Below Average
#6765 of 8,552 schools in TX
John and Polly Townley EL
Elementary School · Everman ISD · Everman, TX
An Everman ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 MCPHERSON RD, Everman, TX 76140
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John and Polly Townley EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John and Polly Townley EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,215
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$1,590/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Brock EL at Oak GroveEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Bishop ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–5 | 1.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Hommel ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–5 | 2.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Souder ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–5 | 2.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Everman ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
John and Polly Townley EL is listed in EVERMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John and Polly Townley EL
John and Polly Townley EL is a public elementary school in Everman, TX, part of Everman ISD, serving approximately 386 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,765 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John and Polly Townley EL
What grades does John and Polly Townley EL serve?
John and Polly Townley EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend John and Polly Townley EL?
John and Polly Townley EL has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John and Polly Townley EL?
The student-teacher ratio at John and Polly Townley EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John and Polly Townley EL rank in TX?
John and Polly Townley EL ranks #6,765 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is John and Polly Townley EL's MySchoolScout rating?
John and Polly Townley EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 John and Polly Townley EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John and Polly Townley EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John and Polly Townley EL a charter school?
No, John and Polly Townley EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John and Polly Townley EL a Title I school?
No, John and Polly Townley EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John and Polly Townley EL?
92.7% of students at John and Polly Townley 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (817) 568-3560
- Area population (ZIP 76140)
- 31,693
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76140; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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