Summary:
The Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 4th grade. Among these schools, Birch Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 789 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Birch Elementary consistently outperforms the Pine Tree ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR reading and math proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades. In contrast, Parkway Elementary has lower STAAR proficiency rates, particularly in math. The schools have similar racial demographics, with White, African American, and Hispanic students making up the majority. However, Parkway Elementary has the highest percentage of students identifying as two or more races at 10.03%.
Economically disadvantaged students make up a significant portion of the student population, with Parkway Elementary and Pine Tree Pri having the highest free/reduced lunch rates at around 76%. Birch Elementary has a slightly lower free/reduced lunch rate of 73.13%. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending, lower student-teacher ratios, and improved academic outcomes, as seen at Birch Elementary.
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