Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 76712 (Waco, TX), all part of the highly-rated Midway Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5 with enrollments ranging from 228 to 578 students.
South Bosque Elementary stands out as the academic powerhouse, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and achieving test scores far above district and state averages, such as 96% proficiency in 4th Grade Reading. In contrast, Speegleville Elementary presents a spending paradox: it has the highest per-student spending ($10,441) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.8:1), yet it faces the greatest academic challenges, ranking in the 45th percentile (2 stars) with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (56.58%). Woodway Elementary shows a strong upward trajectory, improving from the 89th to the 95th percentile over three years, while Chapel Park Elementary holds a solid 4-star rating in the middle of the pack.
A clear socioeconomic-academic divide is evident, with schools having lower free/reduced lunch percentages generally achieving higher test scores. Across all schools, 5th Grade Science is a relative weakness, with even top-performing South Bosque showing only 66.33% proficiency in that subject. For families prioritizing consistent top-tier performance, South Bosque is the standout choice, while Woodway offers promising improvement. Speegleville, despite its high investment, requires targeted interventions to address its unique challenges.
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