James L Wright El
Perryton, TX · Perryton ISD
Regular public school · Grades 1-3 · Town, remote
1,916th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
1702 S GRINNELL ST, Perryton, TX 79070
(806)435-2371NCES ID 483465003891Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James L Wright El 1,916th 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 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 142 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 432 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.1% | 75.2% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 29.6% | 22.7% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 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 $127K in zip 79070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James L Wright El in?
James L Wright El is part of the Perryton ISD district in Perryton, Texas.
Is James L Wright El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James L Wright El 1,916th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James L Wright El?
Hispanic 75%, White 23% (432 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James L Wright El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79070 is $127K 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.