Summary
Aloe Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Victoria Independent School District (Isd) serving 378 students, and it stands out as a relative bright spot in a district where many nearby schools are struggling. For the 2025-2026 school year, Aloe ranked in the 39th percentile statewide, earning a 2-star rating, which is notably higher than most of its immediate peers. In fact, it is one of only two schools in its comparison group—along with Rodolfo Torres Elementary—to achieve this rating, while schools like O'Connor Elementary, Shields Elementary, and Dudley Elementary are all ranked in the bottom 10% of the state. The school also has a lower rate of economic disadvantage, with about 63% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, compared to rates of 76% to 93% at nearby schools.
One of the most interesting findings is the strong performance in 3rd grade, where students significantly outperformed both district and state averages in Reading (57.69% proficient) and Math (37.25% proficient). However, there is a puzzling drop in 4th grade, where Reading proficiency falls to just 35.82%. This pattern has been consistent over multiple years, suggesting a challenge in the 4th-grade curriculum or instruction that parents may want to investigate. On a positive note, the school has shown it can excel in Science, with a 43% proficiency rate in 2022-2023—far above the district and state averages—though recent scores have declined.
Aloe Elementary's success is not simply a matter of spending more money, as its per-student spending of $10,261 is in the middle of the pack for its peer group. Instead, it appears to be a result of effective resource allocation and instructional strategies. However, the school does show inconsistent support for at-risk and special education students, with performance for these groups fluctuating significantly from year to year. For parents considering Aloe, the school offers a strong early foundation and a relative advantage in a challenging district, but the 4th-grade slump and support for vulnerable students are areas to watch closely.
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