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Irion Elementary

Summary:

Irion Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mertzon, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the Irion County Independent School District, which is ranked 119 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Irion Elementary has consistently performed well on STAAR tests, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in most grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading, math, and science. The school has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and White students. Irion Elementary has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating a consistently high-performing school that ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools.

While Christoval Elementary, a nearby school in the Christoval Independent School District, has a similar demographic makeup to Irion Elementary, Irion Elementary has consistently outperformed Christoval Elementary in most grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and math. This strong academic performance, combined with the school's consistent high ratings and rankings, make Irion Elementary a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 405 N 3rd St
       Mertzon, TX  76941-0469

(325) 835-3991

District: Irion County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
837th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,783 Help


Students who attend Irion Elementary usually attend:

High:    Irion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Irion Elementary ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (28%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irion Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irion Elementary is $12,783.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Irion Elementary 837th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Irion Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Irion County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Irion County Independent School District (Isd) 119th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Irion Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.04 687th 3465 80.2%
2005 76.96 606th 3475 82.6%
2006 70.93 968th 3476 72.2%
2007 75.35 738th 3724 80.2%
2008 85.85 172nd 3768 95.4%
2009 71.39 1001st 3884 74.2%
2010 71.76 999th 3937 74.6%
2011 48.62 2490th 4095 39.2%
2012 71.67 1045th 4206 75.2%
2013 71.32 1109th 4221 73.7%
2014 67.37 1341st 4260 68.5%
2015 75.09 996th 4320 76.9%
2016 83.94 535th 4286 87.5%
2017 64.04 1294th 4329 70.1%
2018 49.16 2028th 4359 53.5%
2019 57.27 1652nd 4479 63.1%
2021 85.48 557th 4578 87.8%
2022 87.54 447th 4581 90.2%
2023 85.21 573rd 4647 87.7%
2024 77.75 837th 4675 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.18 1696th 4086 58.5%
2024 42.10 2416th 4261 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 2329th 4264 45.4%
2019 59.00 1431st 4309 66.8%
2021 77.32 536th 4451 88.0%
2022 70.26 884th 4477 80.3%
2023 49.71 2207th 4521 51.2%
2024 59.96 1490th 4560 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.84 2884th 4306 33.0%
2019 52.95 1882nd 4348 56.7%
2021 83.00 591st 4499 86.9%
2022 89.40 305th 4561 93.3%
2023 80.88 668th 4588 85.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.75 106th 3006 96.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 2628th 4240 38.0%
2019 58.59 1412th 4295 67.1%
2021 62.73 1068th 4331 75.3%
2022 48.44 2201st 4461 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.25 1522nd 4319 64.8%
2019 59.08 1501st 4357 65.5%
2021 83.44 570th 4498 87.3%
2022 81.82 632nd 4563 86.1%
2023 84.67 524th 4585 88.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.29 3687th 4168 11.5%
2019 37.11 2825th 4188 32.5%
2021 83.57 398th 4329 90.8%
2022 71.25 874th 4376 80.0%
2023 71.56 855th 4401 80.6%
2024 52.92 1914th 4431 56.8%
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Rank History for White students at Irion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.73 1991st 3127 36.3%
2019 43.02 1904th 3142 39.4%
2021 65.84 876th 3082 71.6%
2022 84.24 267th 3082 91.3%
2023 79.69 433rd 3106 86.1%
2024 69.17 797th 3078 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Irion Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 137 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 140 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 128 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a -1 183
1992 131 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 130 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 139 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 139 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 139 1 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 122 1 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 109 1 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 119 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 108 3 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2001 111 1 0 57 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 119 5 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 119 5 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 125 4 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2005 120 5 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 119 6 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 113 4 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 110 3 0 41 2 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 107 3 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 110 3 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 104 4 0 49 0 0 0 0 157
2012 96 5 0 44 0 0 1 0 146
2013 93 2 0 39 1 0 1 0 136
2014 105 2 0 52 0 0 0 0 159
2015 101 2 0 56 0 0 1 0 160
2016 94 2 0 52 0 0 2 0 150
2017 75 1 0 43 0 0 2 0 121
2018 104 0 0 39 0 0 2 0 145
2019 98 0 1 38 0 0 3 0 140
2020 116 0 1 44 1 0 3 0 165
2021 136 0 1 43 0 0 4 0 184
2022 143 2 1 50 0 0 4 0 200
2023 143 2 2 61 0 0 3 0 211
2024 138 1 2 56 0 0 3 0 200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Irion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
1991 183 16.9 10.8 n/a
1992 184 16.5 11.1 28.8
1993 188 16.0 11.8 41.5
1994 191 17.9 10.7 28.8
1995 199 16.0 12.4 38.2
1996 199 16.0 12.4 38.2
1997 174 14.1 12.3 29.9
1998 165 14.2 11.6 28.5
1999 176 15.7 11.2 42
2000 176 14.9 11.8 53.4
2001 170 14.6 11.6 46.5
2002 180 14.3 12.6 44.4
2003 180 14.3 12.6 44.4
2004 182 15.7 11.6 38.5
2005 172 14.4 11.9 39
2006 168 13.7 12.3 39.9
2007 162 15.2 10.7 41.4
2008 156 13.6 11.5 39.1
2009 154 12.7 12.1 31.8
2010 154 13.2 11.5 39.6
2011 157 13.2 11.8 33.8
2012 146 11.3 12.8 39.7
2013 136 11.0 12.3 36.8
2014 159 11.1 14.2 37.1
2015 160 12.0 13.3 38.8
2016 150 12.0 12.5 39.3
2017 121 10.0 12.0 32.2
2018 145 11.1 13.0 24.8
2019 140 11.0 12.7 30
2020 165 12.9 12.7 39.4
2021 184 15.0 12.2 40.8
2022 200 16.2 12.2 40
2023 211 18.3 11.4 35.5
2024 200 19.4 10.2 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Irion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
1991 183 16.9 10.8 n/a
1992 184 16.5 11.1 28.8
1993 188 16.0 11.8 41.5
1994 191 17.9 10.7 28.8
1995 199 16.0 12.4 38.2
1996 199 16.0 12.4 38.2
1997 174 14.1 12.3 29.9
1998 165 14.2 11.6 28.5
1999 176 15.7 11.2 42
2000 176 14.9 11.8 53.4
2001 170 14.6 11.6 46.5
2002 180 14.3 12.6 44.4
2003 180 14.3 12.6 44.4
2004 182 15.7 11.6 38.5
2005 172 14.4 11.9 39
2006 168 13.7 12.3 39.9
2007 162 15.2 10.7 41.4
2008 156 13.6 11.5 39.1
2009 154 12.7 12.1 31.8
2010 154 13.2 11.5 39.6
2011 157 13.2 11.8 33.8
2012 146 11.3 12.8 39.7
2013 136 11.0 12.3 36.8
2014 159 11.1 14.2 37.1
2015 160 12.0 13.3 38.8
2016 150 12.0 12.5 39.3
2017 121 10.0 12.0 32.2
2018 145 11.1 13.0 24.8
2019 140 11.0 12.7 30
2020 165 12.9 12.7 39.4
2021 184 15.0 12.2 40.8
2022 200 16.2 12.2 40
2023 211 18.3 11.4 35.5
2024 200 19.4 10.2 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Irion Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $988 (6.7%) $13,856 (93.3%) $14,844
2020 $883 (7.0%) $11,693 (93.0%) $12,576
2021 $783 (6.1%) $12,000 (93.9%) $12,783

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irion Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1652nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 573rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Irion Elementary)4867
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))4867
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irion Elementary)3548
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))3548
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Irion Elementary)5668
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))5668
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Irion Elementary)3864
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))3864
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Irion Elementary)5478
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))5478
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irion Elementary)5070
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))5070
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Irion Elementary)5257
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))5257
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Irion Elementary)5365
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))5365
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Irion Elementary)4078
 38%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Irion County Independent School District (Isd))4078
 38%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students140211
 50.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3861
 60.5%
Pacific Islander00
White98143
 45.9%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%35.5%
 5.5%

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Students who attend Irion Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Irion High School

Students at Irion Elementary are 69% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Irion Elementary.

Irion Elementary ranks 837th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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