Sour Lake El
Sour Lake, TX · Hardin-Jefferson ISD · Grades PK-5
1,548th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
Sour Lake El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sour Lake El 1,548th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Sour Lake El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 334 students tested
Sour Lake El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 760 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 83.0% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 8.6% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Sour Lake El
Typical home value $271K in zip 77659 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sour Lake El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6China ElHardin-Jefferson ISD · 7.1 mi away1,843rd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 2West Hardin ElWest Hardin County CISD · 12.9 mi away3,596th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 27% - 3Guess ElBeaumont ISD · 13.2 mi away3,488th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 5Ignite Community School - BeaumontTexas College Preparatory Academies · 13.2 mi away · charter2,374th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 48% - 10Devers ElDevers ISD · 13.4 mi away17th of 4,406
ELA 98% · Math 83% - 1Amelia ElBeaumont ISD · 13.4 mi away4,000th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 2Bob Hope School BeaumontBob Hope School · 13.8 mi away · charter3,539th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 1Homer Dr ElBeaumont ISD · 14.1 mi away4,366th of 4,406
ELA 22% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sour Lake El in?
Sour Lake El is part of the Hardin-Jefferson ISD district in Sour Lake, Texas.
Is Sour Lake El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sour Lake El 1,548th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sour Lake El?
White 83%, Hispanic 9%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (760 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sour Lake El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77659 is $271K 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.