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#8328 of 8,552 schools in TX
La Vega EL
Elementary School · La Vega ISD · Waco, TX
A La Vega ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 WHEELER ST, Waco, TX 76705
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Vega EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Vega 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), 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
$54,881
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J H Hines ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Audre and Bernard Rapoport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| G L Wiley Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Parkview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
La Vega ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Vega EL is listed in LA VEGA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Vega EL
La Vega EL is a public elementary school in Waco, TX, part of La Vega ISD, serving approximately 672 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,328 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Vega EL
What grades does La Vega EL serve?
La Vega EL serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend La Vega EL?
La Vega EL has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega EL?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega EL is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Vega EL rank in TX?
La Vega EL ranks #8,328 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is La Vega EL's MySchoolScout rating?
La Vega 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 La Vega EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Vega EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Vega EL a charter school?
No, La Vega EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Vega EL a Title I school?
No, La Vega EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vega EL?
89.9% of students at La Vega 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (254) 799-1721
- Area population (ZIP 76705)
- 31,750
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 76705; 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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