Very Good
#2652 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 31% in state
Mound EL
Elementary School · Burleson ISD · Burleson, TX
A Burleson ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 S W THOMAS ST, Burleson, TX 76028
- Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mound EL score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mound 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burleson), 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
$100,125
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76028; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Academy at Nola DunnEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Boulevard Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Jack Taylor ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burleson ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mound EL is listed in BURLESON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mound EL
Mound EL is a public elementary school in Burleson, TX, part of Burleson ISD, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,652 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mound EL
What grades does Mound EL serve?
Mound EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mound EL?
Mound EL has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Mound EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mound EL rank in TX?
Mound EL ranks #2,652 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mound EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Mound EL 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 Mound EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mound EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mound EL a charter school?
No, Mound EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mound EL a Title I school?
No, Mound EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mound EL?
54.1% of students at Mound 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
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (817) 245-3100
- Area population (ZIP 76028)
- 78,699
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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 76028; 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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