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#8148 of 8,552 schools in TX

O'connor EL

Elementary School · Victoria ISD · Victoria, TX

A Victoria ISD elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1759, Victoria, TX 77902

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$11,524
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at O'connor EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where O'connor 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,287/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Victoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pri DaepEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–50.5 mi3Compare →
Rodolfo Torres ELEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.6 mi401Compare →
Dudley ELEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–51.4 mi465Compare →
Aloe ELEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–5Not available394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Victoria ISD

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#20 of 24
District spending per student
$11,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

O'connor EL is listed in VICTORIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About O'connor EL

O'connor EL is a public elementary school in Victoria, TX, part of Victoria ISD, serving approximately 453 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,148 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about O'connor EL

What grades does O'connor EL serve?

O'connor EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend O'connor EL?

O'connor EL has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O'connor EL?

The student-teacher ratio at O'connor EL is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does O'connor EL rank in TX?

O'connor EL ranks #8,148 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is O'connor EL's MySchoolScout rating?

O'connor EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 O'connor EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, O'connor EL has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is O'connor EL a charter school?

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

Is O'connor EL a Title I school?

No, O'connor EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O'connor EL?

80.8% of students at O'connor 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
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Victoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
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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