Summary
Lueders-Avoca El/J H is a public elementary and junior high school in Lueders, Texas, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 77 students. The school is part of the Lueders-Avoca Independent School District, which is ranked 679 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lueders-Avoca El/J H stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 6.6 over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios between 11.3 and 12.9. However, the school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.43% to 78.95%, much higher than the nearby Nancy Smith Elementary, Hawley Elementary, Anson Elementary, and Oliver Elementary, which have rates between 45.38% and 74.5%. Additionally, Lueders-Avoca El/J H spends significantly more per student, ranging from $15,684 to $17,443 over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $9,161 and $14,181 per student.
Despite these resources, Lueders-Avoca El/J H's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and math. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency is 33.33% compared to the state average of 52.02%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 1,743 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to a low of 3,335 out of 4,651 in 2024-2025, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The school may need to examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to address these issues and improve student learning.
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