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#4473 of 8,552 schools in TX
Turner EL
Elementary School · Willis ISD · Willis, TX
A Willis ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10575 HWY 75 N, Willis, TX 77378
- Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Turner 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willis), 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
$68,595
Median home value
$177,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Lloyd Meador ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Edward B Cannan ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Lifestyle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 88 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Willis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turner EL is listed in WILLIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner EL
Turner EL is a public elementary school in Willis, TX, part of Willis ISD, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,473 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner EL
What grades does Turner EL serve?
Turner EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Turner EL?
Turner EL has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner EL rank in TX?
Turner EL ranks #4,473 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Turner EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Turner EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner EL has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Turner EL a charter school?
No, Turner EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner EL a Title I school?
No, Turner EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner EL?
68.5% of students at Turner 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (936) 856-1289
- Area population (ZIP 77378)
- 17,576
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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 77378; 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
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