Needs Improvement
#8331 of 8,552 schools in TX
Jones EL
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4919 SHADYLANE DR, Midland, TX 79703
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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
$80,281
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Orion High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Classical Academy - Permian BasinCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Long ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 580 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #36 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones EL
Jones EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,331 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones EL
What grades does Jones EL serve?
Jones EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jones EL?
Jones EL has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones EL is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones EL rank in TX?
Jones EL ranks #8,331 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jones EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Jones EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jones EL a charter school?
No, Jones EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones EL a Title I school?
No, Jones EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones EL?
77.0% of students at Jones 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (432) 240-7200
- Area population (ZIP 79703)
- 20,638
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
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 79703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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