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#5555 of 8,552 schools in TX
Refugio EL
Elementary School · Refugio ISD · Refugio, TX
A Refugio ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
212 W VANCE ST, Refugio, TX 78377
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Refugio EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Refugio 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,047/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Refugio), 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
$57,522
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Refugio ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Refugio EL is listed in REFUGIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Refugio EL
Refugio EL is a public elementary school in Refugio, TX, part of Refugio ISD, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,555 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Refugio EL
What grades does Refugio EL serve?
Refugio EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Refugio EL?
Refugio EL has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Refugio EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Refugio EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Refugio EL rank in TX?
Refugio EL ranks #5,555 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Refugio EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Refugio EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Refugio EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Refugio EL has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Refugio EL a charter school?
No, Refugio EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Refugio EL a Title I school?
No, Refugio EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Refugio EL?
75.0% of students at Refugio 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Refugio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (361) 526-4844
- Area population (ZIP 78377)
- 3,376
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- 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 78377; 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
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