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#303 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

Vega EL

Elementary School · Vega ISD · Vega, TX

A Vega ISD elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 190, Vega, TX 79092

  • Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$15,889
Chronic Absenteeism5.2%

Students at Vega EL score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Vega 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,318

Median home value

$157,900

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Vega ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vega EL is listed in VEGA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vega EL

Vega EL is a public elementary school in Vega, TX, part of Vega ISD, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vega EL

What grades does Vega EL serve?

Vega EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Vega EL?

Vega EL has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vega EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Vega EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vega EL rank in TX?

Vega EL ranks #303 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Vega EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Vega EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Vega EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vega EL has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vega EL a charter school?

No, Vega EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vega EL a Title I school?

No, Vega EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vega EL?

35.6% of students at Vega 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
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oldham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.2%
Area population (ZIP 79092)
1,187
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
40
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 79092; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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