South Athens El
Athens, TX · Athens ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Town, distant
2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
718 ROBBINS RD, Athens, TX 75751
(903)677-6970NCES ID 480887000281Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Athens El 2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 184 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 460 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.3% | 57.4% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| White | 37.8% | 26.7% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 10.4% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $215K in zip 75751 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is South Athens El in?
South Athens El is part of the Athens ISD district in Athens, Texas.
Is South Athens El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Athens El 2,623rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Athens El?
Hispanic 57%, White 27%, Black 10%, Two or more races 5% (460 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Athens El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75751 is $215K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.