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High Country Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 572 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District.
While High Country Elementary has a diverse student population, with 31.99% White, 18.18% African American, and 39.16% Hispanic students, the school's academic performance has been a concern. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 1,794 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 3,297 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.86% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Science, compared to 18.81% for the district and 26.29% for the state.
Interestingly, High Country Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top 406 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023. However, the school struggles with White and Hispanic student performance, ranking in the bottom 2,557 and 2,694 out of 3,106 and 4,401 Texas elementary schools, respectively, in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school performs poorly for Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom 2,311 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023. These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of each student population. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 52.27%, may also contribute to its overall academic challenges.
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