Summary:
In zip code 79121, located in Amarillo, Texas, there is one elementary school, Sleepy Hollow Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 within the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Sleepy Hollow Elementary is a standout school that consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in reading and mathematics. With 519 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.9, the school has a strong academic record, achieving a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile statewide in the 2023-2024 school year. While its ranking has slightly declined to the 83rd percentile (4 stars) for the 2025-2026 year, it remains a top-tier performer. The school has a lower economic disadvantage rate, with only 30.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $9,189 per student.
Key findings include a notable "4th grade peak" phenomenon, where 4th graders dramatically outperform their 3rd and 5th grade peers in both reading and math, suggesting an especially effective teaching team or curriculum at that level. However, there is a significant year-over-year decline in 3rd grade math proficiency, dropping from 77.5% to 53.42%, which warrants investigation. Additionally, 5th grade science is a relative weakness, with a proficiency rate of 32.61%, though it still slightly exceeds district and state averages. Overall, the school's ranking fluctuation appears due to other schools improving faster, not a decline in its own academic quality.
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