Below Average
#7378 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
South EL
Elementary School · Plainview ISD · Plainview, TX
A Plainview ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 S GARLAND ST, Plainview, TX 79072
- Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at South EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainview), 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
$50,766
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Central ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| North ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plainview ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South EL is listed in PLAINVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South EL
South EL is a public elementary school in Plainview, TX, part of Plainview ISD, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,378 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South EL
What grades does South EL serve?
South EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South EL?
South EL has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South EL?
The student-teacher ratio at South EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South EL rank in TX?
South EL ranks #7,378 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is South EL's MySchoolScout rating?
South EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 South EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South EL has 26% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is South EL a charter school?
No, South EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South EL a Title I school?
No, South EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South EL?
84.7% of students at South 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (806) 293-6000
- Area population (ZIP 79072)
- 25,596
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 79072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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