Very Good
#1696 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Ladera EL
Elementary School · Medina Valley ISD · Castroville, TX
A Medina Valley ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ladera EL score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ladera 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 San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castroville), 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
$102,724
Median home value
$335,200
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wernli ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Langley ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Boldt ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Potranco ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 892 | 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.
Medina Valley ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ladera EL is listed in MEDINA VALLEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ladera EL
Ladera EL is a public elementary school in Castroville, TX, part of Medina Valley ISD, serving approximately 880 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,696 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ladera EL
What grades does Ladera EL serve?
Ladera EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ladera EL?
Ladera EL has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ladera EL rank in TX?
Ladera EL ranks #1,696 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ladera EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ladera EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Ladera EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladera EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Ladera EL a charter school?
No, Ladera EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ladera EL a Title I school?
No, Ladera EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladera EL?
50.8% of students at Ladera 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
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (830) 931-2243
- Area population (ZIP 78009)
- 9,494
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 78009; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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