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Tool Elementary

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Tool Elementary ranks 1058 th of 4651 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

1058^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,651 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Tool Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Malakoff Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. With 246 students, the school has consistently been rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a relatively high-performing school within the state.

Tool Elementary generally outperforms the Malakoff ISD and the state of Texas in reading and math proficiency rates across grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 71.79% of 4th graders at Tool Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 67.77% for Malakoff ISD and 53.73% for Texas. The school has also shown strong performance for its special education and at-risk student populations, ranking among the top Texas elementary schools in these areas. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting the need for continuous improvement to keep pace with other schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Tool Elementary generally outperforms Malakoff Elementary, which is also part of the Malakoff ISD. The school also demonstrates stronger academic performance than Rice Elementary and Bel Air Elementary, which are in different districts. While Tool Elementary maintains a 4-star rating, the school may face challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes for all student subgroups, as its Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Special Education populations have lower rankings compared to the school's overall performance.

197

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,916

Per pupil spending ?

76.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1201 S Tool Dr
Tool, TX 75143

(903) 432-2637

District: Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Tool Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Malakoff J H
High:	Malakoff High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

27.4%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (59% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Texas avg49%

1,058^th of 4,651

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)

253^rd of 961Malakoff Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	71.7	1058 of 4651	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	1370 of 4710	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	1196 of 4647	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	1138 of 4581	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	1270 of 4578	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	561 of 4479	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	98.2	55 of 4359	98.7%	★★★★★
2017	84.1	575 of 4329	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	90.8	169 of 4286	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	89.6	230 of 4320	94.7%	★★★★★
2014	91.0	150 of 4260	96.5%	★★★★★
2013	86.4	370 of 4221	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	73.6	958 of 4206	77.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.2	1239 of 4095	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.1	1468 of 3937	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.6	1392 of 3884	64.2%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	68.5	912 of 4461	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	741 of 4331	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	94.2	79 of 4295	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	99.9	4 of 4240	99.9%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	40.5	2174 of 3668	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	1839 of 3744	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	1509 of 4658	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.5	1160 of 4588	74.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	1596 of 4561	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	1253 of 4499	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	552 of 4348	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	96.0	104 of 4306	97.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	729 of 3644	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	51.9	1995 of 4465	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	1357 of 4401	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	1077 of 4376	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	53.8	1703 of 4329	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	709 of 3705	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	1185 of 4594	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	859 of 4521	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	821 of 4477	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	1155 of 4451	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	220 of 4309	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	7 of 4264	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	85.9	396 of 3739	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	55.7	1847 of 4647	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	1318 of 4585	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	810 of 4563	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	1238 of 4498	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	574 of 4357	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	97.4	68 of 4319	98.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	67.6	754 of 3549	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	45.4	2200 of 4292	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	81.0	346 of 3952	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	61.7	864 of 3799	77.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	1274 of 2612	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	1550 of 3108	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	1654 of 3106	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.3	1615 of 3082	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.8	1616 of 3082	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.6	718 of 3142	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	94.9	38 of 3127	98.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)89th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)80th percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)80th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile~ school

White (2025)51st percentile-26 vs school

Female (2025)51st percentile-26 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)41st percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Reading64%+11 vs state

Mathematics53%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Tool Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
Tool Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1201 S Tool Dr	Tool	75143	Henderson County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 432-2637	197	21	9.2	76.1%	132 (67.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (27.4%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	71.7	1058^th of 4651 public elementary schools	77.3%		64.7	1370^th of 4710 public elementary schools	70.9%	312	55.9	71.8		41.2	64.1			$9,916
Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	306 Harbor Point Rd	Gun Barrel City	75156	Henderson County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1360	501	34	14.6	76.8%	306 (61.1%)	7 (1.4%)	159 (31.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	75.4	919^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.2%		67.8	1219^th of 4710 public elementary schools	74.1%	300	65.3	72.7		62.7	42.9			$8,005
Southside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	109 Paschal Blvd	Mabank	75147	Henderson County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1340	459	31	14.9	81.0%	269 (58.6%)	16 (3.5%)	137 (29.8%)	10 (2.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	31.2	3358^th of 4651 public elementary schools	27.8%		29.7	3483^rd of 4710 public elementary schools	26.1%	125	27.3	42.0		37.1	42.9			$6,325
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	19119 E Us Hwy 175	Mabank	75147	Kaufman County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1380	723	43	16.8	71.1%	493 (68.2%)	30 (4.1%)	163 (22.5%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.0%)	73.2	995^th of 4651 public elementary schools	78.6%		48.2	2287^th of 4710 public elementary schools	51.4%	1292	63.0	52.0		65.3	57.3			$7,911
Eustace Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	211 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5191	431	27	15.8	73.5%	315 (73.1%)	1 (0.2%)	86 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$9,119
Eustace Intermediate	Public	3-5	205 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5181	399	27	14.8	62.9%	299 (74.9%)	4 (1.0%)	80 (20.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	77.9	837^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.0%		71.2	1088^th of 4710 public elementary schools	76.9%	251	65.9	66.4	65.9	50.4	69.4	58.5	41.1	$8,297
Malakoff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	310 N Terry	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 489-1964	429	30	14.2	69.5%	243 (56.6%)	51 (11.9%)	105 (24.5%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (4.9%)	74.3	953^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.3	1201^st of 4710 public elementary schools	74.5%	248	67.1	65.9		48.1	56.1			$8,615
Kemp Intermediate	Public	2-3	101 Old Us 40	Kemp	75143	Kaufman County	Kemp Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 498-1403	307	27	11.4	71.7%	157 (51.1%)	7 (2.3%)	130 (42.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)	35.6			27.2				$8,631
Kemp Intermediate West	Public	4-5	204 W 17th St	Kemp	75143	Kaufman County	Kemp Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(903) 498-1405	296	27	11.0	79.4%	142 (48.0%)	2 (0.7%)	145 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Kemp Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	601 E 8th St	Kemp	75143	Kaufman County	Kemp Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 498-5001	371	28	13.1	80.6%	170 (45.8%)	5 (1.3%)	179 (48.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)								$7,575

Frequently Asked Questions about Tool Elementary

What district is Tool Elementary in?

Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Tool Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tool Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Malakoff J H
High : Malakoff High School

Is Tool Elementary a good school?

Tool Elementary ranks 1058^th of 4651 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tool Elementary?

Students at Tool Elementary are 67% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Tool Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended Tool Elementary.

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