Summary:
The 76701 zip code in Waco, Texas is home to a single elementary school, Kendrick Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's academic performance has been consistently low, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests well below the Waco Independent School District (ISD) and state of Texas averages.
Kendrick Elementary's STAAR proficiency rates range from just 8.06% in 5th grade Science to 33.87% in 5th grade Reading, significantly lagging behind the district and state. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 4233 out of 4647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 4528 out of 4651 in 2024-2025. This suggests the school is struggling to provide effective educational opportunities for its students.
Notably, Kendrick Elementary serves a high-poverty community, with 94.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending of $11,394 in 2020-2021 is relatively high, raising questions about how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the data indicates that Kendrick Elementary faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its students, and may require targeted interventions and support to address these issues.
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