C+
Average
69/100

John F Kennedy El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1801 N DIAMOND AVE, Penitas, TX 78576
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Texas
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
661
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 31st percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +32 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−3 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−8 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%27%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1801 N DIAMOND AVE
City Penitas
ZIP Code 78576
District 4826130
NCES School ID 482613002935
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78576

Understanding the community around John F Kennedy El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,956
Per Capita Income $14,892
Poverty Rate 42.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%
High School or Higher 53.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,900
Median Rent $703
Owner-Occupied 80.2%
Renter-Occupied 19.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F Kennedy El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.9%
Black 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 661
Teachers (FTE) 40.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John F Kennedy El?
John F Kennedy El has 661 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy El serve?
John F Kennedy El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F Kennedy El receive per student?
John F Kennedy El receives $16,365 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F Kennedy El in 78576 ▼
Avg Home Value
$163,513
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
19.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026