Needs Improvement
#7964 of 8,552 schools in TX
Perez EL
Elementary School · AUSTIN ISD
7500 S PLEASANT VLY RD, Austin, TX 78744
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,964 of 8,552
In Austin
#198 of 241
public schools
In district
#93 of 118
AUSTIN ISD
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About Perez EL
Perez EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of AUSTIN ISD. Perez EL serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Perez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,964 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Perez EL show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.7
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Perez EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Perez EL — Students at Perez EL score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.5/10.
How Perez EL Compares
See how Perez EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
7500 S PLEASANT VLY RD, Austin, TX 78744
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Perez EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (rated 7.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BLAZIER EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LANGFORD EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 2.7 |
| PALM EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| BLAZIER EL Austin | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY Austin | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS COLLEGE PREPARATORY Austin | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| MENDEZ MIDDLE Austin | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| WAYSIDE REAL LEARNING ACADEMY Austin | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| WAYSIDE SCI-TECH MIDDLE AND H S Austin | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| WIDEN EL Austin | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN Austin | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| HOUSTON EL Austin | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| HILLCREST EL Austin | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
| RODRIGUEZ EL Austin | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Austin | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP Austin | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS Austin | 2.2 mi | 2.1 |
| KIPP AUSTIN BRAVE Austin | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PLEASANT HILL EL Austin | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| CITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS Austin | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| WILLIAMS EL Austin | 2.2 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,474
Median Home Value
$307,000
Median Rent
$1,516/mo
Population
51,069
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
49.4%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
32.8
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| ALLISON EL Austin, TX | 3.5 |
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| FRED BOOTH San Benito, TX | 3.5 |
| FRIONA EL Friona, TX | 3.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perez EL
What grades does Perez EL serve?
Perez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Perez EL?
Perez EL has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Perez EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perez EL rank in TX?
Perez EL ranks #7,964 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Perez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Perez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Perez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perez EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Perez EL a charter school?
No, Perez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perez EL a Title I school?
No, Perez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perez EL?
91.5% of students at Perez 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (512) 841-9100
Resources & Links
District
AUSTIN ISD- District Enrollment
- 72,830
- Schools in District
- 123
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,950
- District Rank
- #93 of 118
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