Very Good
#3117 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 36% in state
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2000 W LOUISIANA AVE, Midland, TX 79701
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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
$57,679
Median home value
$204,000
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| St Ann S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran Early Childhood ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #5 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,117 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL
What grades does Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL serve?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL rank in TX?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL ranks #3,117 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL a charter school?
Yes, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL a Title I school?
No, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory EL?
64.4% of students at Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory 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
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (432) 240-7100
- Area population (ZIP 79701)
- 27,678
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 79701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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