Below Average
#6759 of 8,552 schools in TX
Nellie Mae Glass EL
Elementary School · Eagle Pass ISD · Eagle Pass, TX
An Eagle Pass ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
587 MADISON ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nellie Mae Glass EL score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nellie Mae Glass 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle Pass), 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
$52,295
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78852; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–6 | 0.3 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Dena Kelso Graves ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 1–6 | 0.8 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Armando Cerna ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–6 | 1.3 mi | 600 | 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.
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.
Eagle Pass ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #12 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nellie Mae Glass EL is listed in EAGLE PASS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nellie Mae Glass EL
Nellie Mae Glass EL is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX, part of Eagle Pass ISD, serving approximately 430 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,759 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nellie Mae Glass EL
What grades does Nellie Mae Glass EL serve?
Nellie Mae Glass EL serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Nellie Mae Glass EL?
Nellie Mae Glass EL has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie Mae Glass EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie Mae Glass 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 Nellie Mae Glass EL rank in TX?
Nellie Mae Glass EL ranks #6,759 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nellie Mae Glass EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Nellie Mae Glass EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Nellie Mae Glass EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nellie Mae Glass EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nellie Mae Glass EL a charter school?
No, Nellie Mae Glass EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nellie Mae Glass EL a Title I school?
No, Nellie Mae Glass EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nellie Mae Glass EL?
81.2% of students at Nellie Mae Glass 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Maverick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (830) 758-7041
- Area population (ZIP 78852)
- 56,933
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 78852; 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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