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#7501 of 8,552 schools in TX

West Orange-stark EL

Elementary School · West Orange-cove CISD · Orange, TX

A West Orange-cove CISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1107, Orange, TX 77631

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at West Orange-stark EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

94.5%

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 West Orange-stark 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,648/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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
Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–120.6 mi66Compare →
Little Cypress IntEnrollment path unverified4.44–52.2 mi316Compare →
St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–82.2 mi65Compare →
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - OrangeCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–82.2 mi111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Orange-cove CISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Orange-stark EL is listed in WEST ORANGE-COVE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Orange-stark EL

West Orange-stark EL is a public elementary school in Orange, TX, part of West Orange-cove CISD, serving approximately 1,103 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,501 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Orange-stark EL

What grades does West Orange-stark EL serve?

West Orange-stark EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend West Orange-stark EL?

West Orange-stark EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange-stark EL?

The student-teacher ratio at West Orange-stark EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Orange-stark EL rank in TX?

West Orange-stark EL ranks #7,501 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is West Orange-stark EL's MySchoolScout rating?

West Orange-stark EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 West Orange-stark EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Orange-stark EL has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Orange-stark EL a charter school?

No, West Orange-stark EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Orange-stark EL a Title I school?

No, West Orange-stark EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Orange-stark EL?

94.5% of students at West Orange-stark 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
1,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
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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