Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 76901 zip code of San Angelo, Texas, serving grades Pre-K through 5th across two districts: San Angelo Independent School District (Isd) and Grape Creek Independent School District (Isd).
Santa Rita Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating and significantly outperforming all other schools in the area. In stark contrast, Bowie Elementary and Fannin Elementary are the lowest-performing schools, ranking in the 8th and 12th percentiles respectively. The Grape Creek district splits its elementary grades, with Grape Creek Pri (PK-2) having no test data, while Grape Creek Intermediate (3-5) ranks in the 15th percentile but shows a unique strength in 5th-grade Science, outperforming the state average. McGill Elementary falls in the middle of the pack with a 17th percentile ranking.
Key metrics reveal a strong link between economic disadvantage and performance. Santa Rita has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (35.85%), while Fannin has the highest (80.96%). Per-student spending varies widely, from Grape Creek Pri's high of $10,861 to Bowie's low of $7,645, yet Santa Rita achieves top results with the second-lowest spending ($8,204). Student-to-teacher ratios range from 13.3:1 at Grape Creek Pri to 17:1 at McGill. The most important takeaway for parents is that Santa Rita is the only high-performing school in the area, while the other five schools all struggle significantly, with socioeconomic factors appearing to be a major driver of these outcomes.
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