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#3872 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Kentwood EL
School · Big Spring ISD · Big Spring, TX
A Big Spring ISD school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
708 E 11TH PL, Big Spring, TX 79720
- Math 72% proficient (2011)
- Reading 82% proficient (2011)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kentwood EL score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2009, reaching 77% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kentwood 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Spring), 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
$71,194
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnels AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–10 | 2.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Big Spring ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kentwood EL is listed in BIG SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kentwood EL
Kentwood EL is a public school in Big Spring, TX, part of Big Spring ISD, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,872 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kentwood EL
What grades does Kentwood EL serve?
Kentwood EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Kentwood EL?
Kentwood EL has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentwood EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentwood EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kentwood EL rank in TX?
Kentwood EL ranks #3,872 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kentwood EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Kentwood EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kentwood EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kentwood EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Kentwood EL a charter school?
No, Kentwood EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kentwood EL a Title I school?
No, Kentwood EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kentwood EL?
81.1% of students at Kentwood 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (432) 264-4130
- Area population (ZIP 79720)
- 30,432
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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