Joe M Pirtle EL

Joe M Pirtle Elementary serves 630 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Temple, Texas, with a manageable student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 supported by 40 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide at #1818 out of 8598 Texas elementary schools. Students at Pirtle Elementary show steady achievement across core subjects, with 56% demonstrating proficiency or above in math and 52% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English language arts and reading.

The school's academic score of 8.0 out of 10 reflects its commitment to providing quality elementary education during these foundational years. The school draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $77,704 and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains affordable housing with a median home value of $222,600, while keeping the poverty rate relatively low at 11.3%.

This economic stability supports student learning and family engagement. Joe M Pirtle Elementary operates as a regular public school in Temple's small city environment within Bell County, serving a diverse population of nearly 49,000 residents in the surrounding area.