Timber Ridge Elementary

Timber Ridge Elementary in Killeen, TX, is a PK-5 school in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) serving 717 students, with about 60% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and it has consistently ranked in the lower half of Texas elementary schools, currently sitting in the 27th percentile statewide.

While Timber Ridge's overall performance is below the district and state averages, it shows a notable strength in serving its African American students, who ranked in the 50th percentile in the most recent data. However, the school faces a significant challenge with English Language Learners, who ranked in the 9th percentile, a sharp decline from the previous year. Math scores are inconsistent, with 3rd and 4th graders performing well below district averages, but 5th graders have outperformed the district average in math for three consecutive years, suggesting an effective program at that grade level. Science scores are a universal struggle, with only 19.82% of 5th graders proficient, below the already low district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Timber Ridge is in a middle ground economically and academically. Higher-performing neighbors like Mountain View Elementary (73rd percentile) and Cedar Valley Elementary (74th percentile) have lower poverty rates, while lower-performing schools like Trimmier Elementary (17th percentile) have higher poverty rates. Timber Ridge's performance reflects this economic middle ground. The school's Special Education program has seen a sharp decline from the 72nd percentile to the 39th percentile, while its Gifted and Talented program has been volatile, jumping to the 81st percentile before falling back. These trends highlight areas where the school may need to focus on building more consistent support structures.