Very Good
#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.
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
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Students at J L Everhart Magnet EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 14 years
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 scoreFree/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.
See how we rateThe 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
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| St Mary S Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Longview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 356 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (903) 803-5400
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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