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#858 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 10% in state

Judith L Harlow EL

Elementary School · Anna ISD · Anna, TX

An Anna ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 S SHERLEY AVE, Anna, TX 75409

  • Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,747
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Judith L Harlow EL score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

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

Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Judith L Harlow EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated870/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anna), 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

$97,941

Median home value

$316,500

Median rent

$1,947/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Creek ELEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.5 mi825Compare →
Sue Evelyn Rattan ELEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.6 mi665Compare →
Kingdom Country AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–121.7 mi100Compare →
Rosamond-sherley ELEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–52.4 mi795Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anna ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$11,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Judith L Harlow EL is listed in ANNA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Judith L Harlow EL

Judith L Harlow EL is a public elementary school in Anna, TX, part of Anna ISD, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Judith L Harlow EL

What grades does Judith L Harlow EL serve?

Judith L Harlow EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Judith L Harlow EL?

Judith L Harlow EL has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith L Harlow EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Judith L Harlow EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Judith L Harlow EL rank in TX?

Judith L Harlow EL ranks #858 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Judith L Harlow EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Judith L Harlow EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Judith L Harlow EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Judith L Harlow EL has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Judith L Harlow EL a charter school?

No, Judith L Harlow EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Judith L Harlow EL a Title I school?

No, Judith L Harlow EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judith L Harlow EL?

46.6% of students at Judith L Harlow 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
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 75409)
24,381
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
32.6
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 75409; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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