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#7967 of 8,552 schools in TX

Shaw Ses

Elementary School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2920 SOLEDAD ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Shaw Ses score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

95.6%

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 Shaw Ses 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), 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

$37,188

Median home value

$75,300

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

4.2%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

35.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–100.7 mi391Compare →
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3PK–80.8 mi162Compare →
Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.9 mi440Compare →
Travis ELEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–51.0 mi414Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Corpus Christi ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#51 of 52
District spending per student
$11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shaw Ses is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shaw Ses

Shaw Ses is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,967 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shaw Ses

What grades does Shaw Ses serve?

Shaw Ses serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Shaw Ses?

Shaw Ses has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Ses?

The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Ses is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shaw Ses rank in TX?

Shaw Ses ranks #7,967 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Shaw Ses's MySchoolScout rating?

Shaw Ses has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Shaw Ses?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Ses has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shaw Ses a charter school?

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

Is Shaw Ses a Title I school?

No, Shaw Ses is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaw Ses?

95.6% of students at Shaw Ses 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
610
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 78405)
14,442
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
36.6
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 78405; 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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