Summary:
Callisburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 549 students. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of White students (77.96%) compared to nearby schools, but its academic performance has been mixed, with strengths in some areas and struggles in others.
While Callisburg Elementary has performed well in 5th-grade reading and math, its 3rd-grade reading proficiency (34.18%) is notably lower than the state average (48.85%), and its 5th-grade science proficiency (26.14%) is on par with the state average (26.29%). The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with its Gifted and Talented students ranking highly (137 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools), but its Hispanic and At-Risk students performing poorly (ranked 3,914 out of 4,401 and 3,845 out of 4,461, respectively). Additionally, Callisburg Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.36% to 49.91% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools, such as Lindsay Elementary, which has a free and reduced lunch rate of only 8.95%.
Interestingly, Callisburg Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from a high of 297 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 (5-star rating) to 2,963 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. These findings indicate that Callisburg Elementary may need to focus on addressing equity and achievement gaps to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or subgroup, have the resources and support they need to succeed.
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