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#2721 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 32% in state

La Vernia Int

Elementary School · La Vernia ISD · La Vernia, TX

A La Vernia ISD elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

315 BLUEBONNET RD, La Vernia, TX 78121

  • Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$9,921
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at La Vernia Int score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where La Vernia Int 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,631/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Vernia), 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

$126,726

Median home value

$359,900

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78121; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

La Vernia ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$9,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Vernia Int is listed in LA VERNIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Vernia Int

La Vernia Int is a public elementary school in La Vernia, TX, part of La Vernia ISD, serving approximately 783 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,721 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Vernia Int

What grades does La Vernia Int serve?

La Vernia Int serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend La Vernia Int?

La Vernia Int has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vernia Int?

The student-teacher ratio at La Vernia Int is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Vernia Int rank in TX?

La Vernia Int ranks #2,721 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is La Vernia Int's MySchoolScout rating?

La Vernia Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Vernia Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Vernia Int has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is La Vernia Int a charter school?

No, La Vernia Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Vernia Int a Title I school?

No, La Vernia Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vernia Int?

33.1% of students at La Vernia Int 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
783
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wilson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 78121)
15,001
Area average commute
37.4 min
Area median age
39.4
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 78121; 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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