Below Average
#6476 of 8,552 schools in TX
Short EL
Elementary School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX
An Arlington ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2000 CALIFORNIA LN, Arlington, TX 76015
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Short EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 36% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Short EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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
$70,912
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Arlington Classics Academy -intermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Fielder Road Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Flint AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #43 of 75
- District spending per student
- $11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Short EL is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Short EL
Short EL is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,476 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Short EL
What grades does Short EL serve?
Short EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Short EL?
Short EL has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Short EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Short EL is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Short EL rank in TX?
Short EL ranks #6,476 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Short EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Short EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Short EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Short EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Short EL a charter school?
No, Short EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Short EL a Title I school?
No, Short EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Short EL?
85.6% of students at Short 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
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (682) 867-5850
- Area population (ZIP 76015)
- 18,540
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 76015; 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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