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#7880 of 8,552 schools in TX

Wedgeworth EL

Elementary School · Waxahachie ISD · Waxahachie, TX

A Waxahachie ISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 SOLON RD, Waxahachie, TX 75165

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,520
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Wedgeworth EL score 34% 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 Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

69.6%

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 Wedgeworth 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.2 mi63Compare →
Northside ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.2 mi497Compare →
Wilemon Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.9K–51.4 mi430Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#16 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

Wedgeworth EL is listed in WAXAHACHIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wedgeworth EL

Wedgeworth EL is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, TX, part of Waxahachie ISD, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,880 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wedgeworth EL

What grades does Wedgeworth EL serve?

Wedgeworth EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wedgeworth EL?

Wedgeworth EL has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wedgeworth EL rank in TX?

Wedgeworth EL ranks #7,880 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Wedgeworth EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Wedgeworth EL 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 Wedgeworth EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wedgeworth EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wedgeworth EL a charter school?

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

Is Wedgeworth EL a Title I school?

No, Wedgeworth EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wedgeworth EL?

69.6% of students at Wedgeworth 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
684
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ellis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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