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#6456 of 8,552 schools in TX
Southeast EL
Elementary School · Sweetwater ISD · Sweetwater, TX
A Sweetwater ISD elementary school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 MUSTANG DR, Sweetwater, TX 79556
- Math 87% proficient (2010)
- Reading 87% proficient (2010)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast EL score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2009, to 87% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sweetwater), 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
$48,582
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.1 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sweetwater ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeast EL is listed in SWEETWATER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast EL
Southeast EL is a public elementary school in Sweetwater, TX, part of Sweetwater ISD, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,456 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nolan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (325) 235-9222
- Area population (ZIP 79556)
- 12,593
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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