Vandagriff Elementary

Vandagriff Elementary in Aledo, TX, is a high-performing K-5 school serving 640 students as part of the top-ranked Aledo Independent School District (Isd), which is in the 99th percentile statewide. This school consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with a standout strength in mathematics—outpacing the district average in every grade level, such as 80% proficiency in 5th-grade math compared to the district's 72.54%. While Vandagriff is excellent, it operates in a highly competitive cluster of elite schools; nearby Stuard Elementary and Walsh Elementary rank higher overall, with Walsh notably outperforming Vandagriff in reading (86.73% vs. 71.7% in 4th grade).

A key differentiator is Vandagriff's exceptional performance with Hispanic students, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide, and a remarkable turnaround for Special Education students, who jumped from the 45th percentile to the 95th percentile in just two years. The school also serves a relatively affluent community, with only 11% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a healthy student-teacher ratio of 16:1. However, there is a stark educational divide compared to nearby districts; for instance, Blue Haze Elementary in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd) has 5th-grade math proficiency rates (33.79%) that are less than half of Vandagriff's (80%), highlighting how district boundaries can correlate with vastly different outcomes.

While Vandagriff is a premier choice for families, it has a slight reading weakness relative to its district peers, suggesting room for growth in literacy instruction. Its performance with low socio-economic status students, though solid at the 86th percentile, is not at the same elite level as its overall ranking, indicating an area for continued focus. Overall, Vandagriff provides a top-tier education with strong math outcomes and impressive gains for diverse student groups, making it a standout option within the Aledo area.