Summary:
In zip code 76557, there is one elementary school, Moody Elementary, serving grades Kindergarten through 4th grade with 284 students in the Moody, Texas area. As the sole elementary school in this zip code, Moody Elementary provides a focused case study in academic performance and improvement within the Moody Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th percentile among Texas districts.
The school has shown remarkable progress, jumping from the 50th percentile to the 69th percentile in state rankings over the past year, now earning a 3-star rating. This improvement is driven by exceptional 3rd grade performance, where students significantly outperformed state averages in both Reading (66.1% proficient vs. 51.08% statewide) and Math (66.1% proficient vs. 44.33% statewide). However, a notable challenge exists in 4th grade, where proficiency rates drop below state averages, particularly in Math at 36% compared to the state's 49.28%. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9, and per-student spending of $11,037 is slightly above the Texas average.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong 3rd grade performance despite 68.66% of students being economically disadvantaged, suggesting effective early-grade instruction. However, the significant performance gap between 3rd and 4th grades—where 4th graders declined in both Reading and Math compared to their own 3rd grade scores the previous year—indicates a potential transition issue that families should monitor. The school's overall ranking improvement is promising but appears fragile, relying heavily on one strong grade level. Parents should inquire about the school's strategies for sustaining 3rd grade success into 4th grade and addressing the math challenges across upper grades.
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