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#7008 of 8,552 schools in TX

Souder EL

Elementary School · Everman ISD · Everman, TX

An Everman ISD elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.

201 FOREST HILL DR, Everman, TX 76140

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,468
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Souder EL score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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

96.7%

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 Souder 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everman), 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

$73,215

Median home value

$207,800

Median rent

$1,590/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76140; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Uplift AscendCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–50.2 mi867Compare →
Hommel ELEnrollment path unverified6.21–50.9 mi258Compare →
Bishop ELEnrollment path unverified5.91–51.1 mi368Compare →

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.

Everman ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$14,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Souder EL is listed in EVERMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Souder EL

Souder EL is a public elementary school in Everman, TX, part of Everman ISD, serving approximately 359 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,008 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Souder EL

What grades does Souder EL serve?

Souder EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Souder EL?

Souder EL has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Souder EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Souder EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Souder EL rank in TX?

Souder EL ranks #7,008 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Souder EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Souder EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Souder EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Souder EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Souder EL a charter school?

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

Is Souder EL a Title I school?

No, Souder EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.7% of students at Souder 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 – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 76140)
31,693
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
32.1
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 76140; 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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