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#8262 of 8,552 schools in TX
Wharton EL
Elementary School · Wharton ISD · Wharton, TX
A Wharton ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2030 E BOLING HWY, Wharton, TX 77488
- Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wharton EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
83.5%
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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Where Wharton 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wharton), 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
$58,770
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wharton ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wharton EL is listed in WHARTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wharton EL
Wharton EL is a public elementary school in Wharton, TX, part of Wharton ISD, serving approximately 461 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,262 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wharton EL
What grades does Wharton EL serve?
Wharton EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Wharton EL?
Wharton EL has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wharton EL rank in TX?
Wharton EL ranks #8,262 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wharton EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Wharton EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Wharton EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wharton EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wharton EL a charter school?
No, Wharton EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wharton EL a Title I school?
No, Wharton EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wharton EL?
83.5% of students at Wharton 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wharton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (979) 532-6882
- Area population (ZIP 77488)
- 14,129
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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.
- 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 77488; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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