Summary:
Walcott Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single standout elementary school, Walcott Elementary. This school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, placing it among the top 27% of elementary schools in the state. Walcott ISD as a whole is ranked in the top 20% of school districts in Texas, further highlighting the district's strong academic performance.
Walcott Elementary's STAAR test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 65% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 57.83%. However, the school also serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.61% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite this, the school spends $12,769 per student, which is higher than the state average, potentially contributing to its strong academic outcomes.
While Walcott Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 28.9 to 1 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the recommended ratio of 25 to 1, the school's consistent high performance and commitment to supporting its economically disadvantaged population suggest that it is effectively educating its students. As a standout school within the Walcott Independent School District (ISD), Walcott Elementary serves as a model of academic excellence and equity in the region.
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