Pete And Myra West Elementary

Pete And Myra West Elementary is a PK-5 school in the rapidly growing Aubrey area, serving 589 students as part of the Aubrey Independent School District (Isd).

West Elementary currently holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 29th percentile statewide, making it the lowest-performing school in its district. This is a significant gap compared to nearby district peers like Hl Brockett, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 73rd percentile. The school’s biggest challenge is in mathematics, where proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades all fall well below both district and state averages. However, there is a bright spot: 5th grade reading scores (57.14% proficient) actually exceed the district average and are nearly on par with the state, suggesting a potential area of instructional strength. The school also has the highest student-teacher ratio (16.9:1) among nearby schools, compared to 13.3:1 at Hl Brockett, which may impact individualized attention.

Interestingly, West Elementary performs relatively well for its Gifted and Talented and Special Education students, ranking in the top half of the state for these groups. However, it struggles significantly with students from low socio-economic backgrounds and other subgroups. The school’s free/reduced lunch rate is 31.75%, which is lower than many struggling schools in the neighboring Denton Independent School District (Isd), suggesting that poverty alone doesn’t explain the performance challenges. This pattern points to a complex issue where the core instructional program may not be effectively reaching the average student, while specialized programs show more success. For parents considering this school, it’s worth noting the stark contrast with nearby Hl Brockett, which outperforms West in every grade and subject.