Excellent
#861 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
Placedo EL
Elementary School · Bloomington ISD · Placedo, TX
A Bloomington ISD elementary school where students score 52 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 156, Placedo, TX 77977
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 87% proficient (2010)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Placedo EL score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2009, reaching 90% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Placedo 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average295/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,000
Median home value
$46,200
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bloomington ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Placedo EL is listed in BLOOMINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Placedo EL
Placedo EL is a public elementary school in Placedo, TX, part of Bloomington ISD, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Placedo EL
What grades does Placedo EL serve?
Placedo EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Placedo EL?
Placedo EL has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placedo EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Placedo EL is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Placedo EL rank in TX?
Placedo EL ranks #861 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Placedo EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Placedo EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Placedo EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Placedo EL has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Placedo EL a charter school?
No, Placedo EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Placedo EL a Title I school?
No, Placedo EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Placedo EL?
86.4% of students at Placedo 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Victoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (361) 333-8000
- Area population (ZIP 77977)
- 503
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 77977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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