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#1726 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

Sabinal EL

Elementary School · Sabinal ISD · Sabinal, TX

A Sabinal ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 338, Sabinal, TX 78881

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$19,395
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Sabinal EL score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

87.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sabinal 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average434/100K

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

$32,813

Median home value

$81,700

Median rent

$628/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78881; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sabinal ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sabinal EL is listed in SABINAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sabinal EL

Sabinal EL is a public elementary school in Sabinal, TX, part of Sabinal ISD, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sabinal EL

What grades does Sabinal EL serve?

Sabinal EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sabinal EL?

Sabinal EL has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabinal EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Sabinal EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sabinal EL rank in TX?

Sabinal EL ranks #1,726 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Sabinal EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Sabinal EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sabinal EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sabinal EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sabinal EL a charter school?

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

Is Sabinal EL a Title I school?

No, Sabinal EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sabinal EL?

87.1% of students at Sabinal 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 – 6th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Uvalde County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 78881)
1,288
Area median age
53.1
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 · 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 78881; 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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