Excellent
#1588 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Wylie East EL
Elementary School · Wylie ISD · Abilene, TX
A Wylie ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7401 MAPLE ST, Abilene, TX 79606
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wylie East EL score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wylie East 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,193/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), 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
$83,201
Median home value
$248,500
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie West ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Wylie West IntEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–4 | 2.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Alcorta ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Ward ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 473 | 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.
Wylie ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wylie East EL is listed in WYLIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wylie East EL
Wylie East EL is a public elementary school in Abilene, TX, part of Wylie ISD, serving approximately 796 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wylie East EL
What grades does Wylie East EL serve?
Wylie East EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Wylie East EL?
Wylie East EL has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie East EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie East EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wylie East EL rank in TX?
Wylie East EL ranks #1,588 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wylie East EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Wylie East EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Wylie East EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wylie East EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Wylie East EL a charter school?
No, Wylie East EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wylie East EL a Title I school?
No, Wylie East EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wylie East EL?
30.5% of students at Wylie East 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (325) 437-2330
- Area population (ZIP 79606)
- 29,428
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 79606; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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