Excellent
#838 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
- Math 87% proficient (2011)
- Reading 92% proficient (2011)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rhodes EL score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rhodes 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Van), 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
$68,517
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Van ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rhodes EL is listed in VAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rhodes EL
Rhodes EL is a public elementary school in Van, TX, part of Van ISD, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rhodes EL
What grades does Rhodes EL serve?
Rhodes EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Rhodes EL?
Rhodes EL has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhodes EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhodes EL is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rhodes EL rank in TX?
Rhodes EL ranks #838 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rhodes EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Rhodes EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Rhodes EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rhodes EL has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Rhodes EL a charter school?
No, Rhodes EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rhodes EL a Title I school?
No, Rhodes EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rhodes EL?
68.6% of students at Rhodes 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
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Zandt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (903) 963-8770
- Area population (ZIP 75790)
- 3,790
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 75790; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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