Needs Improvement
#8133 of 8,552 schools in TX
Progreso Early Childhood
Elementary School · Progreso ISD · Progreso, TX
A Progreso ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 610, Progreso, TX 78579
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Progreso Early Childhood score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2016, to 42% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Progreso Early Childhood 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average390/100K
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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 rent
$871/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
55.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr R E Margo ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
| Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Memorial ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Mercedes Early Literacy ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 3.8 mi | 205 | 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.
Progreso ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Progreso Early Childhood is listed in PROGRESO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Progreso Early Childhood
Progreso Early Childhood is a public elementary school in Progreso, TX, part of Progreso ISD, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,133 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Progreso Early Childhood
What grades does Progreso Early Childhood serve?
Progreso Early Childhood serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Progreso Early Childhood rank in TX?
Progreso Early Childhood ranks #8,133 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Progreso Early Childhood's MySchoolScout rating?
Progreso Early Childhood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Progreso Early Childhood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Progreso Early Childhood has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Progreso Early Childhood a charter school?
No, Progreso Early Childhood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Progreso Early Childhood a Title I school?
No, Progreso Early Childhood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Progreso Early Childhood?
98.6% of students at Progreso Early Childhood 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (956) 565-1103
- Area population (ZIP 78579)
- 2,548
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 78579; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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