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#7432 of 8,552 schools in TX

Seco Mines EL

Elementary School · Eagle Pass ISD · Eagle Pass, TX

An Eagle Pass ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

587 MADISON ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,625
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Seco Mines EL score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(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 33 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

90.9%

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 Seco Mines 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,051/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle Pass), 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

$52,295

Median home value

$150,200

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78852; 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
Liberty ELEnrollment path unverified7.81–61.2 mi499Compare →
Nellie Mae Glass ELEnrollment path unverified4.71–61.5 mi430Compare →
Pete Gallego ELEnrollment path unverified4.61–61.8 mi336Compare →
Armando Cerna ELEnrollment path unverified6.61–62.0 mi600Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Eagle Pass ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#20 of 24
District spending per student
$12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seco Mines EL is listed in EAGLE PASS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seco Mines EL

Seco Mines EL is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX, part of Eagle Pass ISD, serving approximately 341 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,432 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seco Mines EL

What grades does Seco Mines EL serve?

Seco Mines EL serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Seco Mines EL?

Seco Mines EL has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seco Mines EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Seco Mines EL is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seco Mines EL rank in TX?

Seco Mines EL ranks #7,432 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Seco Mines EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Seco Mines EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Seco Mines EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seco Mines EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Seco Mines EL a charter school?

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

Is Seco Mines EL a Title I school?

No, Seco Mines EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

90.9% of students at Seco Mines 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Maverick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 78852)
56,933
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
29.9
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 78852; 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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