Very Good
#3276 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 38% in state
Ware EL
Elementary School · Longview ISD · Longview, TX
A Longview ISD charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3268, Longview, TX 75606
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ware EL score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
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 Ware 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence W Bailey ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Trinity School of TexasPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Hudson ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | 1–5 | 2.0 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Bramlette Steam AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 1–5 | 2.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Longview ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ware EL is listed in LONGVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ware EL
Ware EL is a public elementary school in Longview, TX, part of Longview ISD, serving approximately 399 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,276 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ware EL
What grades does Ware EL serve?
Ware EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Ware EL?
Ware EL has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware 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 Ware EL rank in TX?
Ware EL ranks #3,276 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ware EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ware EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ware EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ware EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Ware EL a charter school?
Yes, Ware EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ware EL a Title I school?
No, Ware EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ware EL?
95.2% of students at Ware 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gregg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (903) 803-5700
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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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