High Country Elementary

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1301 High Country Trl
       Fort Worth, TX  76131


(817) 306-8007

District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3297th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,670 Help


Students who attend High Country Elementary usually attend:

High:    Saginaw High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.0%
White:
30.0%
African American:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details High Country Elementary ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at High Country Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38%), White (30%), African American (21%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Country Elementary is 13.7, which is the 5th best among 16 elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Country Elementary is $10,670, which is the 5th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Country Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks High Country Elementary 3297th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See High Country Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) 563rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for High Country Elementary

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Rank History for all students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.42 392nd 3465 88.7%
2005 68.04 1097th 3475 68.4%
2006 78.11 527th 3476 84.8%
2007 70.73 1019th 3724 72.6%
2008 74.17 798th 3768 78.8%
2009 70.60 1063rd 3884 72.6%
2010 66.62 1355th 3937 65.6%
2011 56.08 2064th 4095 49.6%
2012 58.69 1781st 4206 57.7%
2013 58.30 1840th 4221 56.4%
2014 48.57 2419th 4260 43.2%
2015 59.82 1794th 4320 58.5%
2016 58.20 1880th 4286 56.1%
2017 50.46 1939th 4329 55.2%
2018 43.54 2334th 4359 46.5%
2019 44.29 2410th 4479 46.2%
2021 44.31 2332nd 4578 49.1%
2022 38.90 2807th 4581 38.7%
2023 44.12 2526th 4647 45.6%
2024 32.34 3297th 4675 29.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 713th 1046 31.8%
2019 35.43 777th 1112 30.1%
2021 54.33 410th 961 57.3%
2022 36.31 709th 1004 29.4%
2023 38.39 745th 1099 32.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.81 2474th 3226 23.3%
2019 52.01 1459th 3333 56.2%
2021 46.45 1667th 3446 51.6%
2022 32.81 2622nd 3487 24.8%
2023 63.30 995th 3556 72.0%
2024 43.26 1994th 3638 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.97 1353rd 3558 62.0%
2019 54.86 1161st 3684 68.5%
2021 34.96 2415th 3799 36.4%
2022 31.58 2904th 3952 26.5%
2023 34.78 2735th 4086 33.1%
2024 25.97 3502nd 4261 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.54 2736th 4264 35.8%
2019 43.24 2542nd 4309 41.0%
2021 43.43 2500th 4451 43.8%
2023 48.61 2271st 4521 49.8%
2024 26.67 3775th 4560 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 2234th 4306 48.1%
2019 51.19 1981st 4348 54.4%
2021 46.90 2197th 4499 51.2%
2022 40.59 2737th 4561 40.0%
2023 43.20 2594th 4588 43.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.48 2089th 3106 32.7%
2019 54.61 1808th 3184 43.2%
2021 50.29 1751st 3006 41.7%
2023 38.50 2311th 2980 22.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 3898th 4240 8.1%
2019 34.66 3074th 4295 28.4%
2021 34.82 2989th 4331 31.0%
2022 35.47 3140th 4461 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 2486th 4319 42.4%
2019 39.57 2689th 4357 38.3%
2021 39.72 2567th 4498 42.9%
2022 37.84 2869th 4563 37.1%
2023 44.29 2497th 4585 45.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.20 946th 1009 6.2%
2022 37.45 709th 957 25.9%
2023 52.05 571st 1015 43.7%
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Rank History for African American students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.93 1334th 2483 46.3%
2019 58.56 827th 2515 67.1%
2021 57.67 799th 2444 67.3%
2022 64.19 631st 2421 73.9%
2023 73.21 406th 2443 83.4%
2024 46.96 1199th 2421 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.34 2496th 4168 40.1%
2019 42.62 2462nd 4188 41.2%
2021 34.19 2970th 4329 31.4%
2022 29.58 3443rd 4376 21.3%
2023 41.05 2694th 4401 38.8%
2024 30.11 3395th 4431 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at High Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 2293rd 3127 26.7%
2019 32.16 2360th 3142 24.9%
2021 31.98 2263rd 3082 26.6%
2022 28.52 2473rd 3082 19.8%
2023 26.20 2557th 3106 17.7%
2024 21.05 2691st 3078 12.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Open Quote High Country has given all 3 of my children an EXCELLENT education. Their main focus is an equal EDUCATION and preparing our children for the real world. I have been to many schools and by far this is the best in my opinion. At HC there is a school wide focus on respect for each other and to always give the VERY best! The teachers love children and are their number one priority!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for High Country Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 488 48 21 114 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 488 48 21 114 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 520 57 24 137 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2005 598 87 26 168 6 n/a n/a 0 885
2006 445 63 27 128 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 494 78 26 174 2 n/a n/a 0 774
2008 457 83 25 183 6 n/a n/a 0 754
2009 429 86 32 186 8 n/a n/a 0 741
2010 392 98 25 181 4 n/a n/a 0 700
2011 368 67 19 187 2 1 27 0 671
2012 370 59 12 200 2 2 29 0 674
2013 345 63 13 187 3 2 27 0 640
2014 328 65 12 200 5 1 28 0 639
2015 314 64 14 207 4 2 28 0 633
2016 297 67 13 197 3 3 32 0 612
2017 269 69 13 196 6 2 35 0 590
2018 239 68 14 178 2 2 29 0 532
2019 236 59 21 203 1 5 25 0 550
2020 233 63 24 199 5 3 29 0 556
2021 199 84 32 209 5 2 27 0 558
2022 193 97 35 214 4 2 20 0 565
2023 183 104 40 224 3 0 18 0 572
2024 160 112 32 203 2 0 25 0 534

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 High Country Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 673 36.2 18.6 10.8
2003 673 36.2 18.6 10.8
2004 740 40.1 18.5 10.7
2005 885 45.7 19.4 14.7
2006 664 35.3 18.8 13.7
2007 774 40.0 19.4 18.5
2008 754 41.6 18.1 19
2009 741 42.6 17.4 22.1
2010 700 40.3 17.3 27.9
2011 671 40.1 16.7 29.1
2012 674 37.5 17.9 30.9
2013 640 36.3 17.5 31.3
2014 639 34.7 18.3 34.4
2015 633 36.0 17.5 37
2016 612 37.0 16.5 37.6
2017 590 35.1 16.8 40.3
2018 532 36.1 14.7 38.2
2019 550 35.2 15.5 43.6
2020 556 36.9 15.0 40.8
2021 558 37.8 14.7 40.7
2022 565 37.5 15.0 40.9
2023 572 38.1 14.9 52.3
2024 534 38.7 13.7 53

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 High Country Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 673 36.2 18.6 10.8
2003 673 36.2 18.6 10.8
2004 740 40.1 18.5 10.7
2005 885 45.7 19.4 14.7
2006 664 35.3 18.8 13.7
2007 774 40.0 19.4 18.5
2008 754 41.6 18.1 19
2009 741 42.6 17.4 22.1
2010 700 40.3 17.3 27.9
2011 671 40.1 16.7 29.1
2012 674 37.5 17.9 30.9
2013 640 36.3 17.5 31.3
2014 639 34.7 18.3 34.4
2015 633 36.0 17.5 37
2016 612 37.0 16.5 37.6
2017 590 35.1 16.8 40.3
2018 532 36.1 14.7 38.2
2019 550 35.2 15.5 43.6
2020 556 36.9 15.0 40.8
2021 558 37.8 14.7 40.7
2022 565 37.5 15.0 40.9
2023 572 38.1 14.9 52.3
2024 534 38.7 13.7 53

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 High Country Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $951 (10.1%) $8,503 (89.9%) $9,454
2020 $914 (9.0%) $9,208 (91.0%) $10,122
2021 $1,205 (11.3%) $9,464 (88.7%) $10,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on High Country Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2410th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2526th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (High Country Elementary)5050
   3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4046
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Country Elementary)4546
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4237
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (High Country Elementary)2737
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Country Elementary)2640
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (High Country Elementary)5254
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (High Country Elementary)5642
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5945
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (High Country Elementary)5224
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5330
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students550572
 4%
African American59104
 76.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian2140
 90.5%
Hispanic203224
 10.3%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White236183
 22.5%
Two or More Races2518
 28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%52.3%
 8.6%


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Students at High Country Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 30% White, 21% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend High Country Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Saginaw High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended High Country Elementary.

High Country Elementary ranks 3297th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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