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Paramount Terrace Elementary

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Paramount Terrace Elementary ranks 2175 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Paramount Terrace Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Amarillo, TX, serving 313 students in grades PK through 5 within the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd), where about 64% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Paramount Terrace has experienced a notable shift in performance. For several years, it was a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools. However, the most recent data shows a significant drop to the 53rd percentile, a stark contrast to nearby high-performing peers like Puckett Elementary (81st percentile) and Belmar Elementary (74th percentile), which maintained their high standing. This decline is most dramatic in 4th-grade math, where proficiency fell from over 70% to just 34%, now below both district and state averages. The school’s challenges appear systemic, as ratings for all student groups—including Hispanic and Special Education students—also dropped. Interestingly, this decline is not due to a lack of resources; Paramount Terrace spends more per student ($11,114) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.9:1) than many of its neighbors, including Puckett ($9,381, 15:1) and Olsen Park Elementary ($8,972, 16.4:1).

Despite these challenges, there are potential bright spots. Fifth-grade science scores have shown extreme volatility, but the most recent data shows proficiency at 58%, nearly double the district and state averages. This suggests science instruction may be a strength, though its inconsistency points to possible reliance on a specific teacher or cohort. Overall, Paramount Terrace has moved from being a clear leader in its area to part of a large, middle group of schools, now ranking alongside Coronado Elementary (67th percentile) and South Georgia Elementary (66th percentile). This abrupt change warrants a closer look at potential causes, such as curriculum changes or teacher turnover, to understand the school’s new trajectory.

313

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,142

Per pupil spending ?

64.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3906 Cougar Dr
Amarillo, TX 79109-5512

(806) 326-4950

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Paramount Terrace Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Austin Middle
High:	Amtech Career Academy
	Tascosa High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.4%

Hispanic:

31.9%

African American:

13.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Texas avg51%

2,175^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 33Elementary Schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

474^th of 951Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.0	2175 of 4627	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.5	888 of 4651	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	888 of 4710	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	634 of 4647	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	1317 of 4581	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	1484 of 4578	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	2419 of 4479	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.8	1802 of 4359	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.7	1726 of 4329	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	82.4	624 of 4286	85.4%	★★★★☆
2015	80.9	680 of 4320	84.3%	★★★★☆
2014	82.3	613 of 4260	85.6%	★★★★☆
2013	66.0	1381 of 4221	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.2	1297 of 4206	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.8	916 of 4095	77.6%	★★★★☆
2010	75.9	724 of 3937	81.6%	★★★★☆
2009	67.8	1248 of 3884	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.3	794 of 3768	78.9%	★★★★☆
2007	76.2	677 of 3724	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	77.8	545 of 3476	84.3%	★★★★☆
2005	71.7	890 of 3475	74.4%	★★★★☆
2004	58.7	1547 of 3465	55.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	76.7	250 of 1905	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	37.3	1614 of 2443	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	1126 of 2443	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.3	1909 of 2421	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	57.5	803 of 2444	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.2	1626 of 2515	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.9	902 of 2483	63.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.6	1509 of 4461	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.5	1598 of 4331	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.9	2336 of 4295	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.9	1566 of 4240	63.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	2623 of 4575	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	77.5	632 of 3744	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	1245 of 4658	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	1076 of 4588	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	1113 of 4561	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	1590 of 4499	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.4	2252 of 4348	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.9	1430 of 4306	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	52.0	1952 of 3184	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.0	1262 of 3106	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.3	3306 of 4413	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.9	1722 of 3644	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.6	1485 of 4465	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.1	565 of 4401	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	61.3	1375 of 4376	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.5	1544 of 4329	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.9	2073 of 4188	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.7	1954 of 4168	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	2305 of 4520	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.3	910 of 3705	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	939 of 4594	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.4	377 of 4521	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	65.3	1165 of 4477	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	57.2	1565 of 4451	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.7	2997 of 4309	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	2183 of 4264	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	1825 of 4582	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.1	719 of 3739	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	711 of 4647	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	479 of 4585	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	60.4	1584 of 4563	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	1415 of 4498	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.5	2558 of 4357	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	2467 of 4319	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	2859 of 4301	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	71.5	610 of 3549	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	554 of 4292	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	89.3	192 of 4086	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	66.0	839 of 3952	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	548 of 3799	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	43.6	1828 of 3684	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	987 of 3558	72.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	1641 of 3006	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	80.4	342 of 2612	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	380 of 3108	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	529 of 3106	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	1053 of 3082	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	1613 of 3082	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.9	2128 of 3142	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	1729 of 3127	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)87th percentile+6 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)45th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)43rd percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)39th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)34th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)25th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading54%~ state avg

Mathematics42%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Paramount Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3906 Cougar Dr	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-4950	313	24	12.9	64.2%	142 (45.4%)	43 (13.7%)	100 (31.9%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.4%)	49	2175^th of 4627 public elementary schools	53.0%		76.5	888^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.9%	1287	44.0	55.2	62.0	44.0	34.5	50.0	$11,142
Ridgecrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5306 W 37th	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5100	362	25	14.2	59.4%	191 (52.8%)	15 (4.1%)	135 (37.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	40.7	2687^th of 4627 public elementary schools	41.9%		60.8	1540^th of 4651 public elementary schools	66.9%	1147	44.6	49.1	57.6	25.0	38.2	50.0	$9,270
South Georgia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5018 Susan Dr	Amarillo	79110	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5350	399	25	15.8	71.4%	204 (51.1%)	20 (5.0%)	135 (33.8%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	60.7	1581^st of 4627 public elementary schools	65.8%		60.8	1539^th of 4651 public elementary schools	66.9%	42	37.0	57.4	63.2	49.3	59.3	63.2	$9,213
Coronado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3210 Wimberly Rd	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 354-4600	435	29	14.7	69.9%	190 (43.7%)	36 (8.3%)	175 (40.2%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	62	1515^th of 4627 public elementary schools	67.3%		63	1437^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.1%	78	60.0	68.3	66.7	44.3	47.6	40.0	$9,331
Western Plateau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4927 Shawnee	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5550	400	27	14.7	61.8%	265 (66.3%)	30 (7.5%)	84 (21.0%)	6 (1.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	55.6	1825^th of 4627 public elementary schools	60.6%		54.9	1848^th of 4651 public elementary schools	60.3%	23	54.8	62.8	59.4	47.6	51.0	35.9	$8,424
Olsen Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2409 Anna	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-4900	387	23	16.4	53.2%	221 (57.1%)	22 (5.7%)	113 (29.2%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	58.3	1691^st of 4627 public elementary schools	63.5%		83.3	636^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.3%	1055	49.1	52.1	77.8	30.9	33.3	74.6	$7,982
South Lawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4719 S Bowie	Amarillo	79110	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5401	325	23	14.0	85.8%	126 (38.8%)	32 (9.8%)	146 (44.9%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	58.7	1666^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.0%		54.1	1900^th of 4651 public elementary schools	59.1%	234	46.5	59.5	61.7	44.2	45.2	59.6	$9,873
Lamar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Lipscomb	Amarillo	79110	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-4600	281	26	10.8	87.5%	101 (35.9%)	34 (12.1%)	127 (45.2%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	24.6	3772^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	18.5%		37.4	2958^th of 4651 public elementary schools	36.4%	814	23.5	38.5	50.0	17.7	38.5	40.9	$10,403
Puckett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Oakhurst	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5050	316	21	15.0	32.0%	202 (63.9%)	5 (1.6%)	87 (27.5%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.1%)	76	902^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	80.5%		86	535^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.5%	367	73.2	70.3	56.9	68.4	62.5	48.3	$9,116
Belmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6324 Adirondack	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-4050	385	25	15.3	52.5%	188 (48.8%)	35 (9.1%)	136 (35.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	68.6	1201^st of 4627 public elementary schools	74.0%		80.7	731^st of 4651 public elementary schools	84.3%	470	59.2	62.9	70.2	57.1	45.2	52.6	$9,612

Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount Terrace Elementary

What district is Paramount Terrace Elementary in?

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Paramount Terrace Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Paramount Terrace Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Paramount Terrace Elementary?

Students at Paramount Terrace Elementary are 45% White, 32% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Paramount Terrace Elementary a good school?

Paramount Terrace Elementary ranks 2175^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Paramount Terrace Elementary attend?

Students who attend Paramount Terrace Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Tascosa High School

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