Emerson El
Midland, TX · Midland ISD · Grades PK-6
2,384th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
Emerson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson El 2,384th 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 46th in 2025.
Emerson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 257 students tested
Emerson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 553 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.2% | 52.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 42.4% | 35.4% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 7.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Emerson El
Typical home value $354K in zip 79705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Fannin ElMidland ISD · 1 mi away2,684th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 7Santa Rita ElMidland ISD · 1.2 mi away1,528th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 52% - 7Parker ElMidland ISD · 1.2 mi away1,581st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 7Rusk ElMidland ISD · 1.5 mi away1,474th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 8Greathouse ElMidland ISD · 2.2 mi away893rd of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 9James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyMidland ISD · 2.4 mi away694th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 62% - 7Bush ElMidland ISD · 2.4 mi away1,580th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 53% - 7Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory ElMidland ISD · 2.4 mi away · charter1,625th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson El in?
Emerson El is part of the Midland ISD district in Midland, Texas.
Is Emerson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson El 2,384th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson El?
Hispanic 52%, White 35%, Black 7%, Two or more races 4% (553 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79705 is $354K 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.