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#1077 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 13% in state

Veterans Memorial EL

Elementary School · Roma ISD · Roma, TX

A Roma ISD elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 187, Roma, TX 78584

  • Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+33.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,298
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Veterans Memorial EL score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 45 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.6%

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 Veterans Memorial 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated944/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roma), 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

$30,134

Median home value

$83,800

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

37.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rt Barrera ELEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.7 mi354Compare →
Delia Gonzalez Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–52.1 mi495Compare →
Roel a & Celia R Saenz ELEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–52.9 mi515Compare →
Florence J Scott ELEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–53.9 mi510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Roma ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$15,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Veterans Memorial EL is listed in ROMA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Veterans Memorial EL

Veterans Memorial EL is a public elementary school in Roma, TX, part of Roma ISD, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Veterans Memorial EL

What grades does Veterans Memorial EL serve?

Veterans Memorial EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Veterans Memorial EL?

Veterans Memorial EL has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Veterans Memorial EL rank in TX?

Veterans Memorial EL ranks #1,077 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Veterans Memorial EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Veterans Memorial EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Veterans Memorial EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Memorial EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Veterans Memorial EL a charter school?

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

Is Veterans Memorial EL a Title I school?

No, Veterans Memorial EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

92.6% of students at Veterans Memorial 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
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Starr County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
Area population (ZIP 78584)
17,823
Area median age
29.8
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 78584; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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