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#4785 of 8,552 schools in TX
Veribest EL
Elementary School · Veribest ISD · Veribest, TX
A Veribest ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 490, Veribest, TX 76886
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veribest EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
50%
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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Where Veribest 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low119/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veribest PpcdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Veribest PpcdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Veribest Special ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 2 | 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.
Veribest ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veribest EL is listed in VERIBEST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veribest EL
Veribest EL is a public elementary school in Veribest, TX, part of Veribest ISD, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,785 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veribest EL
What grades does Veribest EL serve?
Veribest EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Veribest EL?
Veribest EL has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veribest EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Veribest EL is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veribest EL rank in TX?
Veribest EL ranks #4,785 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Veribest EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Veribest EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Veribest EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veribest EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Veribest EL a charter school?
No, Veribest EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veribest EL a Title I school?
No, Veribest EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veribest EL?
50.0% of students at Veribest 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tom Green County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (325) 655-2851
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.
- 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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