Summary:
This analysis examines 15 elementary schools in Keller, Texas, serving grades PK through 4th or 5th, with 14 schools belonging to the highly-rated Keller Independent School District (Isd) and one, Kay Granger Elementary, part of the Northwest Independent School District (Isd).
The standout schools are clear. Hidden Lakes Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary are elite performers, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools with the lowest rates of economic disadvantage and the highest spending per student. Willis Lane Elementary is a perennial powerhouse, ranking in the 98th percentile for three consecutive years and dramatically outperforming district and state averages. Other strong performers include Keller-Harvel Elementary, a consistent 5-star school, and Bette Perot Elementary, a solid 4-star school. Independence Elementary is a rising star, jumping from the 71st to the 84th percentile. In contrast, Friendship Elementary and Heritage Elementary face significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 27% of Texas schools with the highest rates of economic disadvantage and lowest test scores.
A key takeaway is the stark socioeconomic achievement gap, with top-performing schools having very low free/reduced lunch rates (8-15%) and lower-performing schools having rates above 53%. Spending per student does not guarantee high performance, as Kay Granger Elementary achieves strong results with the lowest spending. A universal strength is 5th-grade math, where nearly every school exceeds 90% proficiency. While Keller Independent School District (Isd) is a top-rated district, its school performance varies widely, showing that local factors matter greatly.
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