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#6623 of 8,552 schools in TX

Overton Ray EL

Elementary School · Burkburnett ISD · Burkburnett, TX

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

100 N AVE D, Burkburnett, TX 76354

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,173
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Overton Ray EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

59.9%

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 Overton Ray 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,015/100K

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

$68,614

Median home value

$148,700

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76354; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John G Tower ELEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–5Not available437Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Burkburnett ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Overton Ray EL is listed in BURKBURNETT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Overton Ray EL

Overton Ray EL is a public elementary school in Burkburnett, TX, part of Burkburnett ISD, serving approximately 538 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,623 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Overton Ray EL

What grades does Overton Ray EL serve?

Overton Ray EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Overton Ray EL?

Overton Ray EL has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton Ray EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Overton Ray EL is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Overton Ray EL rank in TX?

Overton Ray EL ranks #6,623 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Overton Ray EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Overton Ray EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Overton Ray EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Overton Ray EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Overton Ray EL a charter school?

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

Is Overton Ray EL a Title I school?

No, Overton Ray EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

59.9% of students at Overton Ray 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wichita County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 76354)
11,822
Area median age
41.3
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 · 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 76354; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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