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#7881 of 8,552 schools in TX

Cunningham School

Elementary School · Wichita Falls ISD · Wichita Falls, TX

A Wichita Falls ISD elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4107 PHILLIPS DR, Wichita Falls, TX 76308

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$10,200
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Cunningham School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cunningham School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,971/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,789

Median home value

$198,800

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milam ELEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.5 mi452Compare →
Jefferson ELEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.9 mi333Compare →
Fowler ELEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.5 mi507Compare →
Sheppard Afb ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–6Not available325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wichita Falls ISD

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#16 of 21
District spending per student
$10,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cunningham School is listed in WICHITA FALLS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cunningham School

Cunningham School is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, TX, part of Wichita Falls ISD, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,881 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cunningham School

What grades does Cunningham School serve?

Cunningham School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cunningham School?

Cunningham School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cunningham School rank in TX?

Cunningham School ranks #7,881 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cunningham School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cunningham School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cunningham School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cunningham School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cunningham School a charter school?

No, Cunningham School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cunningham School a Title I school?

No, Cunningham School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cunningham School?

68.6% of students at Cunningham School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Wichita County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 76308)
21,267
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
30.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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