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#7919 of 8,552 schools in TX

Peebles EL

Elementary School · Killeen ISD · Killeen, TX

A Killeen ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1800 N W S YOUNG DR, Killeen, TX 76543

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$11,818
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Peebles EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
33%

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

88.4%

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 Peebles 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,913/100K

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

$51,239

Median home value

$140,700

Median rent

$1,099/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76543; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Killeen ELEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–50.6 mi1,088Compare →
St Joseph Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–90.6 mi198Compare →
Brookhaven ELEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–51.0 mi557Compare →
Killeen Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–101.0 mi64Compare →

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.

Killeen ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#46 of 50
District spending per student
$11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peebles EL is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peebles EL

Peebles EL is a public elementary school in Killeen, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 526 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,919 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peebles EL

What grades does Peebles EL serve?

Peebles EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Peebles EL?

Peebles EL has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peebles EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Peebles 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 Peebles EL rank in TX?

Peebles EL ranks #7,919 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Peebles EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Peebles EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Peebles EL?

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

Is Peebles EL a charter school?

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

Is Peebles EL a Title I school?

No, Peebles EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

88.4% of students at Peebles 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
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
Area population (ZIP 76543)
33,713
Area average commute
23.1 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 76543; 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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