Best Public Schools in Powderly, TX

Summary:

The city of Powderly, Texas has only one school, Aaron Parker Elementary, which serves students in grades PK-4. This public elementary school has a total enrollment of 265 students, with a predominantly White student population (73.58%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (70.19% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch).

Aaron Parker Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with STAAR proficiency rates in reading that are notably higher than the district (North Lamar Independent School District) and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are lower, with only 21.21% of 3rd graders and 54.05% of 4th graders meeting proficiency standards. The school's SchoolDigger ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 3-star rating in the following two years.

Despite the challenges, Aaron Parker Elementary has some positive attributes, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1, which could contribute to more individualized attention for students. The school's spending per student is $11,144, which is an important factor to consider when analyzing the resources available to support student learning. Overall, while Aaron Parker Elementary has some strengths, particularly in reading performance, the school faces challenges related to its fluctuating school ranking and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aaron Parker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	98 Cr 44112	Powderly	75473	Lamar County	North Lamar Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 732-3066	265	22	12.1	70.2%	195 (73.6%)	9 (3.4%)	18 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.8%)	59.8	1595^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.9%		53.1	2005^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.9%	410	57.6	59.5	21.2	54.1	$11,144	$2,026	$9,118

Cities Near Powderly

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Paris	5.87 mi	15	445^th
Blossom	11.72 mi	1	227^th
Pattonville	16.32 mi	2	208^th
Detroit	16.9 mi	3	709^th
Deport	21.35 mi	1	136^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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