Excellent
#585 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 7% in state
Simpson EL
Elementary School · Waxahachie ISD · Waxahachie, TX
A Waxahachie ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
470 WASHINGTON AVE, Waxahachie, TX 75165
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simpson EL score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Simpson EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxahachie), 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
$84,780
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felty ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| First Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Wedgeworth ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Northside ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waxahachie ISD
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simpson EL is listed in WAXAHACHIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simpson EL
Simpson EL is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, TX, part of Waxahachie ISD, serving approximately 679 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simpson EL
What grades does Simpson EL serve?
Simpson EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Simpson EL?
Simpson EL has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simpson EL rank in TX?
Simpson EL ranks #585 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Simpson EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Simpson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Simpson EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simpson EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Simpson EL a charter school?
No, Simpson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simpson EL a Title I school?
No, Simpson EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simpson EL?
34.5% of students at Simpson EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (972) 923-4740
- Area population (ZIP 75165)
- 51,203
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 75165; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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