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#5868 of 8,552 schools in TX
Willow Vista Eca
Elementary School · River Road ISD · Amarillo, TX
A River Road ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
7600 PAVILLARD, Amarillo, TX 79108
- Math 42% proficient (2017)
- Reading 37% proficient (2017)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Vista Eca score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2014, to 40% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Vista Eca 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), 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
$63,383
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Hamlet ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Mesa Verde ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Whittier ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 413 | 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.
River Road ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Vista Eca is listed in RIVER ROAD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Vista Eca
Willow Vista Eca is a public elementary school in Amarillo, TX, part of River Road ISD, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,868 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Vista Eca
What grades does Willow Vista Eca serve?
Willow Vista Eca serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Willow Vista Eca?
Willow Vista Eca has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Vista Eca?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Vista Eca is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Vista Eca rank in TX?
Willow Vista Eca ranks #5,868 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Willow Vista Eca's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Vista Eca has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Willow Vista Eca?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Vista Eca has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Willow Vista Eca a charter school?
No, Willow Vista Eca is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Vista Eca a Title I school?
No, Willow Vista Eca is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Vista Eca?
78.3% of students at Willow Vista Eca 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (806) 383-8820
- Area population (ZIP 79108)
- 10,979
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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