Summary:
The Riesel Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Foster Elementary, which educates 355 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade in a focused, community-oriented setting.
Foster Elementary is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 16% of all Texas elementary schools over the past three years. The school significantly outperforms state averages across all subjects, with mathematics being a particular strength—6th graders scored 63.83% proficient compared to the state average of just 38.57%. Science scores are also exceptional, with 5th graders achieving 61.36% proficiency, more than double the state average of 29.57%. Reading proficiency shows a clear positive trend as students advance, rising from 61.9% in 3rd grade to 76.6% in 6th grade, indicating effective skill-building instruction.
Despite nearly half of its students (49.58%) being economically disadvantaged and a per-student spending of $8,417, Foster Elementary achieves top-tier results, pointing to high operational efficiency and strong teaching practices. However, while the school’s test scores remain high, its state percentile rank has declined for three consecutive years (from the 90th to the 84th percentile), suggesting other schools across Texas are improving at a faster rate. This is a key area for the district to monitor to maintain its elite status, as the district itself ranks in the 88th percentile statewide.
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