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#6456 of 8,552 schools in TX
Southeast EL
Elementary School · SWEETWATER ISD
1201 MUSTANG DR, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,456 of 8,552
In Sweetwater
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
SWEETWATER ISD
Equity
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Southeast EL
Elementary School in Sweetwater · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southeast EL
Southeast EL is a public elementary school in Sweetwater, TX, part of SWEETWATER ISD. Southeast EL serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Southeast EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,456 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Southeast EL show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 4.1
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Southeast EL — Students at Southeast EL score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2009-10)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.1/10.
How Southeast EL Compares
See how Southeast EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1201 MUSTANG DR, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southeast EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LONE STAR ONLINE ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Roscoe), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MERKEL EL (rated 5.3/10, 21.6 miles away, in nearby Merkel), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ROSCOE EL (rated 5.1/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Roscoe), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Sweetwater, see our Sweetwater schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sweetwater | 0.1 mi | — |
| SWEETWATER MIDDLE Sweetwater | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| SWEETWATER INT Sweetwater | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| EAST RIDGE EL Sweetwater | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sweetwater | 1.4 mi | — |
| SWEETWATER H S Sweetwater | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| ROSCOE COLLEGIATE MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD Roscoe | 8.6 mi | 4.3 |
| LONE STAR ONLINE ACADEMY Roscoe | 8.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ROSCOE EL Roscoe | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
| ROSCOE COLLEGIATE H S Roscoe | 8.9 mi | 6.6 |
| HIGHLAND SCHOOL Roscoe | 10.9 mi | 9.3 |
| TRENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Trent | 15.2 mi | 6.4 |
| ROBY CISD Roby | 19.6 mi | 7.9 |
| LORAINE SCHOOL Loraine | 19.2 mi | 7.4 |
| MERKEL H S Merkel | 21.3 mi | 5.1 |
| MERKEL EL Merkel | 21.6 mi | 5.3 |
| MERKEL MIDDLE Merkel | 21.8 mi | 4.9 |
| BLACKWELL SCHOOL Blackwell | 25.7 mi | 6.7 |
| HERMLEIGH SCHOOL Hermleigh | 24.1 mi | 7.2 |
| ROTAN K-12 Rotan | 27.6 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79556 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,582
Median Home Value
$97,800
Median Rent
$855/mo
Population
12,593
College Educated
12.6%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
15.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
36.6
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CELESTE EL Celeste, TX | 5.0 |
| CLARENCE W BAILEY EL Longview, TX | 5.0 |
| COLLINSVILLE EL Collinsville, TX | 5.0 |
| FALFURRIAS EL Falfurrias, TX | 5.0 |
| FORT STOCKTON ALAMO EL Fort Stockton, TX | 5.0 |
| JEFFERSON EL Houston, TX | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southeast EL
What grades does Southeast EL serve?
Southeast EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Southeast EL?
Southeast EL has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast EL rank in TX?
Southeast EL ranks #6,456 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Southeast EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Southeast EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast EL has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Southeast EL a charter school?
No, Southeast EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast EL a Title I school?
No, Southeast EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast EL?
86.4% of students at Southeast 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nolan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (325) 235-9222
Resources & Links
District
SWEETWATER ISD- District Enrollment
- 1,850
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,976
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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