Summary
Southridge Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd) serving 696 students in Lewisville, TX, and it has experienced a significant academic decline over the past decade, now ranking in the 13th percentile statewide. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a key factor in understanding its performance challenges. While the district is rated above average, Southridge’s academic performance is the lowest among nearby elementary schools, with stark contrasts to schools just a short distance away.
For example, Creekside Elementary, located only 0.36 miles away, ranks in the 71st percentile, and Garden Ridge Elementary, 1.95 miles away, ranks in the 90th percentile. In 5th grade reading, Southridge had a 28.57% proficiency rate, compared to 66.67% at Creekside and 89.47% at Garden Ridge. In 5th grade math, the gap is even wider: Southridge at 16.07% versus Garden Ridge at 81.03%. This means a student living just two miles away has a vastly different probability of academic success. Southridge is part of a cluster of low-performing, high-poverty schools that includes Central Elementary (10th percentile) and Lewisville Elementary (17th percentile), but it is the largest of these schools, affecting the most students.
Despite these challenges, there are some bright spots. The performance of White students has dramatically improved, jumping from the 10th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 85th percentile in 2024-2025, suggesting that specific strategies may be working for this group. Additionally, Southridge’s Spanish-language STAAR scores are often competitive with district and state averages, indicating a relatively effective bilingual program. However, nearly all other student subgroups—including Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students—rank in the bottom 20% of the state, pointing to systemic issues. The key takeaway is that Southridge needs a comprehensive strategy to replicate the success seen with its White students and leverage its bilingual program strengths to improve outcomes for all students.
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