Summary
Richardson Elementary is an elementary school located in Dimmitt, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 528 students. The school is part of the Dimmitt Independent School District, which is ranked 784 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Richardson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with its performance on STAAR tests significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades is 30.65%, 31.43%, and 34.21%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 52.02%, 53.73%, and 57.83%. Compared to the nearby West Central Elementary in the Hereford Independent School District, Richardson Elementary consistently underperforms on STAAR tests, with lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.
The school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 83.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, likely contributes to the academic challenges. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of approximately $11,247, and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio ranging from 13.5 to 16.3 over the past few years, Richardson Elementary's academic performance remains poor, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school's diverse student population, including a significant proportion of Hispanic students and a smaller percentage of White students, as well as a notable population of English Language Learners and students with special needs, may require specialized instructional approaches and resources to address their unique needs.
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