Summary:
Ranger Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one elementary school, Ranger Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings over the past three school years, indicating a persistent struggle with academic achievement.
Ranger Elementary's performance on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in reading ranged from 14.29% (4th grade) to 45% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 52.02% to 57.83%. Similarly, the school's performance on STAAR mathematics tests is well below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.79% (5th grade) to 35% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 44.88% to 46.24%. The school's performance on the STAAR science test for 5th grade is also low, with only 21.05% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 29.57%.
Despite the low academic performance, Ranger Independent School District (ISD) appears to provide adequate funding and resources for Ranger Elementary, with a higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,279 for the 2020-2021 school year and a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 76.92% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, which may contribute to the challenges in academic performance.
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