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#2391 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 28% in state

J L Everhart Magnet EL

Elementary School · Longview ISD · Longview, TX

A Longview ISD charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 3268, Longview, TX 75606

  • Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,251
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at J L Everhart Magnet EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where J L Everhart Magnet EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alpine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi20Compare →
St Mary S Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–121.1 mi157Compare →
Longview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5PK–121.4 mi356Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Longview ISD

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 of 13
District spending per student
$13,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

J L Everhart Magnet EL is listed in LONGVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J L Everhart Magnet EL

J L Everhart Magnet EL is a public elementary school in Longview, TX, part of Longview ISD, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,391 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J L Everhart Magnet EL

What grades does J L Everhart Magnet EL serve?

J L Everhart Magnet EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend J L Everhart Magnet EL?

J L Everhart Magnet EL has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Everhart Magnet EL?

The student-teacher ratio at J L Everhart Magnet EL is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J L Everhart Magnet EL rank in TX?

J L Everhart Magnet EL ranks #2,391 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is J L Everhart Magnet EL's MySchoolScout rating?

J L Everhart Magnet EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at J L Everhart Magnet EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J L Everhart Magnet EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is J L Everhart Magnet EL a charter school?

Yes, J L Everhart Magnet EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is J L Everhart Magnet EL a Title I school?

No, J L Everhart Magnet EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J L Everhart Magnet EL?

90.3% of students at J L Everhart Magnet EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Gregg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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