Stephens El
Shady Shores, TX · Denton ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
3,258th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
133 GARZA RD, Shady Shores, TX 76208
(940)369-0800NCES ID 481674012067Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Stephens El 3,258th 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 174 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 461 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14.6% | 35.4% | ▲ 20.8 pts | |
| White | 67.4% | 28.2% | ▼ 39.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 22.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. 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 $409K in zip 76208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Stephens El
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What school district is Stephens El in?
Stephens El is part of the Denton ISD district in Shady Shores, Texas.
Is Stephens El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stephens El 3,258th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Stephens El?
Black 35%, White 28%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 8% (461 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stephens El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76208 is $409K 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.