Blue Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving 478 students in grades PK-5 in the Blue Ridge Independent School District in Blue Ridge, TX.

The school's academic performance on the STAAR tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in reading and math below the state averages in the 2023-2024 school year, except for 4th grade reading which was slightly above. Compared to nearby schools like Rosamond-Sherley Elementary and Trenton Elementary, Blue Ridge Elementary's performance is varied, outperforming some but underperforming others like North Creek Elementary and Harry McKillop Elementary in the Melissa ISD. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have also fluctuated over the years.

Blue Ridge Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.64% to 51.26% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's per-student spending has been comparable to the nearby schools, and it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a strength. Compared to the nearby schools, Blue Ridge Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of African American and Asian students, suggesting an area for potential improvement in racial diversity.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10944 Cr 504
       Blue Ridge, TX  75424-2518


(972) 752-5554

District: Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2219th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,420 Help


Students who attend Blue Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blue Ridge Middle
High:    Blue Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
33.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Ridge Elementary ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (33.1%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge Elementary is $9,420.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Blue Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd) 429th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.15 2709th 3465 21.8%
2005 48.65 2079th 3475 40.2%
2006 70.12 1016th 3476 70.8%
2007 70.74 1016th 3724 72.7%
2008 61.87 1544th 3768 59.0%
2009 27.28 3299th 3884 15.1%
2010 17.22 3676th 3937 6.6%
2011 51.35 2323rd 4095 43.3%
2012 26.29 3597th 4206 14.5%
2013 30.98 3357th 4221 20.5%
2014 27.74 3504th 4260 17.7%
2015 50.83 2275th 4320 47.3%
2016 43.85 2602nd 4286 39.3%
2017 38.13 2647th 4329 38.9%
2018 65.55 1224th 4359 71.9%
2019 67.38 1180th 4479 73.7%
2021 84.44 592nd 4578 87.1%
2022 65.72 1333rd 4581 70.9%
2023 54.27 1929th 4647 58.5%
2024 48.83 2219th 4675 52.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.22 2865th 3226 11.2%
2019 41.33 2038th 3333 38.9%
2021 55.25 1218th 3446 64.7%
2022 17.30 3285th 3487 5.8%
2023 25.37 3003rd 3556 15.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 1529th 3558 57.0%
2019 66.31 694th 3684 81.2%
2022 52.75 1408th 3952 64.4%
2023 54.87 1358th 4086 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.81 1049th 4264 75.4%
2019 65.90 1033rd 4309 76.0%
2021 90.59 144th 4451 96.8%
2022 59.13 1525th 4477 65.9%
2023 48.15 2299th 4521 49.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 908th 4306 78.9%
2019 71.55 945th 4348 78.3%
2021 89.36 364th 4499 91.9%
2022 67.90 1176th 4561 74.2%
2023 56.77 1749th 4588 61.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.10 1002nd 3106 67.7%
2019 47.28 2120th 3184 33.4%
2021 78.78 415th 3006 86.2%
2022 67.73 930th 2958 68.6%
2023 41.66 2202nd 2980 26.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 3019th 4240 28.8%
2019 43.86 2418th 4295 43.7%
2021 63.19 1041st 4331 76.0%
2022 16.66 4210th 4461 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.83 1600th 4319 63.0%
2019 60.20 1452nd 4357 66.7%
2021 75.94 842nd 4498 81.3%
2022 61.35 1523rd 4563 66.6%
2023 49.49 2184th 4585 52.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 1377th 4168 67.0%
2019 61.25 1316th 4188 68.6%
2021 83.46 403rd 4329 90.7%
2022 51.73 1973rd 4376 54.9%
2023 46.92 2274th 4401 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.59 1504th 3127 51.9%
2019 52.06 1516th 3142 51.8%
2021 61.54 1028th 3082 66.6%
2022 46.47 1746th 3082 43.3%
2023 31.05 2363rd 3106 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 242 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 291 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 309 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a -35 287
1992 293 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 206 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1994 189 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 209 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1996 209 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1997 185 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 235 2 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 268 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 305 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 296 3 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 292 4 0 30 6 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 292 4 0 30 6 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 272 2 0 32 4 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 276 5 0 27 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 214 3 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 233 3 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2008 217 4 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2009 221 4 0 41 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 249 4 0 54 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 222 2 0 60 4 0 5 0 293
2012 257 2 0 59 4 0 5 0 327
2013 263 1 0 61 3 0 5 0 333
2014 252 1 0 59 3 0 7 0 322
2015 272 3 0 65 4 0 6 0 350
2016 252 0 0 80 3 0 7 0 342
2017 267 0 0 88 0 0 12 0 367
2018 267 1 0 106 2 0 16 0 392
2019 265 1 0 110 1 0 13 0 390
2020 287 1 0 139 1 0 22 0 450
2021 262 2 0 125 1 0 21 0 411
2022 288 4 0 139 2 0 23 0 456
2023 284 5 1 158 1 1 28 0 478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 247 n/a n/a n/a
1990 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1991 287 19.2 14.9 n/a
1992 310 21.7 14.2 10
1993 219 16.0 13.7 26.5
1994 207 16.8 12.3 20.8
1995 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
1996 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
1997 196 18.7 10.5 15.3
1998 254 22.6 11.2 22.4
1999 281 21.8 12.9 31.3
2000 323 23.8 13.6 26.9
2001 315 25.6 12.3 22.2
2002 332 27.8 11.9 30.7
2003 332 27.8 11.9 30.7
2004 310 27.0 11.5 30.3
2005 311 24.7 12.6 29.3
2006 246 22.4 11.0 35.4
2007 263 20.7 12.7 35.4
2008 251 20.7 12.1 33.9
2009 269 20.2 13.3 44.2
2010 311 21.3 14.5 50.2
2011 293 21.5 13.6 52.9
2012 327 22.2 14.7 54.1
2013 333 19.0 17.5 48.3
2014 322 21.1 15.2 44.7
2015 350 22.0 15.9 62
2016 342 22.0 15.5 62
2017 367 22.9 15.9 53.4
2018 392 24.2 16.1 59.2
2019 390 23.1 16.8 53.6
2020 450 25.8 17.4 55.8
2021 411 27.0 15.2 47.2
2022 456 28.9 15.7 43.6
2023 478 32.9 14.5 51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 247 n/a n/a n/a
1990 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1991 287 19.2 14.9 n/a
1992 310 21.7 14.2 10
1993 219 16.0 13.7 26.5
1994 207 16.8 12.3 20.8
1995 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
1996 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
1997 196 18.7 10.5 15.3
1998 254 22.6 11.2 22.4
1999 281 21.8 12.9 31.3
2000 323 23.8 13.6 26.9
2001 315 25.6 12.3 22.2
2002 332 27.8 11.9 30.7
2003 332 27.8 11.9 30.7
2004 310 27.0 11.5 30.3
2005 311 24.7 12.6 29.3
2006 246 22.4 11.0 35.4
2007 263 20.7 12.7 35.4
2008 251 20.7 12.1 33.9
2009 269 20.2 13.3 44.2
2010 311 21.3 14.5 50.2
2011 293 21.5 13.6 52.9
2012 327 22.2 14.7 54.1
2013 333 19.0 17.5 48.3
2014 322 21.1 15.2 44.7
2015 350 22.0 15.9 62
2016 342 22.0 15.5 62
2017 367 22.9 15.9 53.4
2018 392 24.2 16.1 59.2
2019 390 23.1 16.8 53.6
2020 450 25.8 17.4 55.8
2021 411 27.0 15.2 47.2
2022 456 28.9 15.7 43.6
2023 478 32.9 14.5 51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $677 (8.5%) $7,328 (91.6%) $8,004
2020 $696 (9.0%) $7,042 (91.0%) $7,738
2021 $794 (8.4%) $8,626 (91.6%) $9,420

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1180th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1929th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Elementary)5954
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5954
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)5654
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Elementary)3851
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))3851
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)5647
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5647
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Elementary)5540
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)7445
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))7445
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Elementary)6535
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))6535
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390478
 22.6%
African American15
 400%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic110158
 43.6%
Pacific Islander01
White265284
 7.2%
Two or More Races1328
 115.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%51.3%
 2.3%


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Students who attend Blue Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blue Ridge Middle
High : Blue Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Blue Ridge Elementary.

Blue Ridge Elementary ranks 2219th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Blue Ridge Elementary are 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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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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