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#3601 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 42% in state

Robert B Sewell EL

Elementary School · Garland ISD · Sachse, TX

A Garland ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4400 HUDSON PARK, Sachse, TX 75048

  • Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Robert B Sewell EL score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Robert B Sewell EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated810/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sachse), 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

$129,024

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,775/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John W Armstrong ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.3 mi735Compare →
Firewheel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–61.6 mi70Compare →
Harmony Science Academy - GarlandCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–61.8 mi743Compare →
Cheri Cox ELEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–42.0 mi650Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Garland ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#22 of 75
District spending per student
$12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert B Sewell EL is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert B Sewell EL

Robert B Sewell EL is a public elementary school in Sachse, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 708 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,601 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert B Sewell EL

What grades does Robert B Sewell EL serve?

Robert B Sewell EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Robert B Sewell EL?

Robert B Sewell EL has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert B Sewell EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert B Sewell EL is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert B Sewell EL rank in TX?

Robert B Sewell EL ranks #3,601 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Robert B Sewell EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert B Sewell EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Robert B Sewell EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert B Sewell EL has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robert B Sewell EL a charter school?

No, Robert B Sewell EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert B Sewell EL a Title I school?

No, Robert B Sewell EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert B Sewell EL?

50.7% of students at Robert B Sewell 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
708
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 75048)
29,600
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
40.2
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 75048; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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