Summary:
The 76311 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Sheppard AFB Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD). This school consistently ranks among the top 10% of Texas elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and projected to rank 402 out of 4,651 Texas elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
Sheppard AFB Elementary's students significantly outperform their district and state counterparts on STAAR reading and math assessments, with 83.33% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR math compared to just 34.38% for the Wichita Falls ISD and 44.88% for the state of Texas. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.23% in 2023-2024, suggests it serves a more affluent student population. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending of $9,836 in 2020-2021 and lower student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 may contribute to its strong academic performance.
As a school serving a military-connected community, Sheppard AFB Elementary's success highlights the importance of high-performing schools in areas with a significant military presence. The school's exceptional performance raises questions about the overall quality of education in the Wichita Falls ISD, as the district's lower test scores and rankings compared to the school suggest there may be opportunities for improvement across the district.
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