Below Average
#7126 of 8,552 schools in TX
Scott Johnson EL
Elementary School · Huntsville ISD · Huntsville, TX
A Huntsville ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
441 FM 2821 E, Huntsville, TX 77320
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott Johnson EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott Johnson 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), 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
$51,765
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Texas Online Preparatory ELEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Tomorrow's PromisePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Samuel Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
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.
Huntsville ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $9,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott Johnson EL is listed in HUNTSVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott Johnson EL
Scott Johnson EL is a public elementary school in Huntsville, TX, part of Huntsville ISD, serving approximately 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,126 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott Johnson EL
What grades does Scott Johnson EL serve?
Scott Johnson EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Scott Johnson EL?
Scott Johnson EL has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Johnson EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Johnson 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 Scott Johnson EL rank in TX?
Scott Johnson EL ranks #7,126 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Scott Johnson EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott Johnson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Scott Johnson EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Johnson EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scott Johnson EL a charter school?
No, Scott Johnson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott Johnson EL a Title I school?
No, Scott Johnson EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Johnson EL?
78.7% of students at Scott Johnson 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (936) 435-6250
- Area population (ZIP 77320)
- 37,458
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 77320; 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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