Below Average
#7453 of 8,552 schools in TX
Northside EL
Elementary School · Henderson ISD · Henderson, TX
A Henderson ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 728, Henderson, TX 75653
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northside 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Armor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Henderson ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside EL is listed in HENDERSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside EL
Northside EL is a public elementary school in Henderson, TX, part of Henderson ISD, serving approximately 454 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,453 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside EL
What grades does Northside EL serve?
Northside EL serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Northside EL?
Northside EL has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside EL is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside EL rank in TX?
Northside EL ranks #7,453 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Northside EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Northside EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northside EL a charter school?
No, Northside EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside EL a Title I school?
No, Northside EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside EL?
69.8% of students at Northside 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rusk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (903) 655-5300
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.
- 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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