Below Average
#7161 of 8,552 schools in TX
Tarkington Early Childhood School
Elementary School · Tarkington ISD · Cleveland, TX
A Tarkington ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2770 FM 163, Cleveland, TX 77327
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Tarkington Early Childhood School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tarkington Early Childhood School 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$57,538
Median home value
$144,100
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tarkington ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tarkington Early Childhood School is listed in TARKINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tarkington Early Childhood School
Tarkington Early Childhood School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TX, part of Tarkington ISD, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,161 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tarkington Early Childhood School
What grades does Tarkington Early Childhood School serve?
Tarkington Early Childhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Tarkington Early Childhood School?
Tarkington Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Early Childhood School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tarkington Early Childhood School rank in TX?
Tarkington Early Childhood School ranks #7,161 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tarkington Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tarkington Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Tarkington Early Childhood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tarkington Early Childhood School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tarkington Early Childhood School a charter school?
No, Tarkington Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tarkington Early Childhood School a Title I school?
No, Tarkington Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tarkington Early Childhood School?
72.0% of students at Tarkington Early Childhood School 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (281) 592-7736
- Area population (ZIP 77327)
- 37,574
- Area average commute
- 44.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 77327; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.