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#5829 of 8,552 schools in TX
Perez EL
Elementary School · Kingsville ISD · Kingsville, TX
A Kingsville ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 871, Kingsville, TX 78364
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perez EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Perez 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Jubilee KingsvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–9 | 1.4 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Epiphany Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Harrel ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kingsville ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perez EL is listed in KINGSVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perez EL
Perez EL is a public elementary school in Kingsville, TX, part of Kingsville ISD, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,829 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perez EL
What grades does Perez EL serve?
Perez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Perez EL?
Perez EL has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Perez EL is 15.1:1. 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 #5,829 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Perez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Perez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% 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?
84.4% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kleberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (361) 592-8511
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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