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#8476 of 8,552 schools in TX
Woodridge EL
Elementary School · Desoto ISD · Desoto, TX
A Desoto ISD elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 WOODRIDGE, Desoto, TX 75115
- Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodridge EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woodridge 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desoto), 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
$83,386
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life School LancasterCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Desoto Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Desoto ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodridge EL is listed in DESOTO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodridge EL
Woodridge EL is a public elementary school in Desoto, TX, part of Desoto ISD, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,476 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodridge EL
What grades does Woodridge EL serve?
Woodridge EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Woodridge EL?
Woodridge EL has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge EL is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodridge EL rank in TX?
Woodridge EL ranks #8,476 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Woodridge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodridge EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Woodridge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodridge EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Woodridge EL a charter school?
No, Woodridge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodridge EL a Title I school?
No, Woodridge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodridge EL?
87.1% of students at Woodridge 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (972) 223-3800
- Area population (ZIP 75115)
- 55,997
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 75115; 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
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