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#7707 of 8,552 schools in TX

Lillian EL

Elementary School · Alvarado ISD · Alvarado, TX

An Alvarado ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 387, Alvarado, TX 76009

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$11,889
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Lillian EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lillian 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,546/100K

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

$73,696

Median home value

$211,000

Median rent

$1,202/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76009; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tarver-rendon Ag LeadershipEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–44.6 mi549Compare →
Alvarado El-northEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–25.0 mi284Compare →
Alvarado El-southEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–2Not available352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alvarado ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$11,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lillian EL is listed in ALVARADO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lillian EL

Lillian EL is a public elementary school in Alvarado, TX, part of Alvarado ISD, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,707 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lillian EL

What grades does Lillian EL serve?

Lillian EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Lillian EL?

Lillian EL has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Lillian EL is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lillian EL rank in TX?

Lillian EL ranks #7,707 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lillian EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Lillian EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Lillian EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillian EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lillian EL a charter school?

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

Is Lillian EL a Title I school?

No, Lillian EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillian EL?

77.4% of students at Lillian 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 76009)
21,130
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
36.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 76009; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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