Excelsior Elementary

Summary:

Excelsior Elementary is a small public school in Center, Texas that serves grades PK-8 with a student population of just 74 students. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population.

Excelsior Elementary has a much higher percentage of white students (83.78%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with only 30-66% of students meeting proficiency in reading and 0-28% meeting proficiency in math on STAAR tests. The school's struggles extend to its subgroups, with its rankings for white students, low-socioeconomic status students, and at-risk students all in the bottom quartile as well. This suggests the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and support systems to better serve these student populations.

Interestingly, Excelsior Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.6 to 7.0 over the past 3 years, which is significantly lower than the state average and nearby schools. However, this potential advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's spending per student has steadily increased, from $13,416 in 2018-2019 to $17,885 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average, but this high spending has not resulted in better performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Stephen F. Austin State University Charter School, Garrison Elementary, and Chireno Elementary, Excelsior Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 11270 St Hwy 7 W
       Center, TX  75935-5304


(936) 598-5866

District: Excelsior Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4236th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,885 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
15.6%
African American:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Excelsior Elementary ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Excelsior Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.61. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (15.6%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Excelsior Elementary is $17,885.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Excelsior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Excelsior Elementary 4236th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Excelsior Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Excelsior Elementary 1546th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Excelsior Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Excelsior Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Excelsior Independent School District (Isd) 838th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Excelsior Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.74 2483rd 3465 28.3%
2005 60.12 1521st 3475 56.2%
2007 79.92 440th 3724 88.2%
2008 73.46 837th 3768 77.8%
2009 50.23 2246th 3884 42.2%
2010 52.18 2221st 3937 43.6%
2011 59.13 1870th 4095 54.3%
2012 29.21 3466th 4206 17.6%
2013 71.80 1086th 4221 74.3%
2014 48.72 2409th 4260 43.5%
2015 45.40 2581st 4320 40.3%
2016 57.12 1941st 4286 54.7%
2017 17.79 3888th 4329 10.2%
2018 34.08 2937th 4359 32.6%
2019 27.30 3510th 4479 21.6%
2021 28.13 3301st 4578 27.9%
2022 15.80 4169th 4581 9.0%
2023 19.95 4010th 4647 13.7%
2024 15.95 4236th 4675 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.13 1144th 4264 73.2%
2019 45.75 2373rd 4309 44.9%
2021 37.55 2884th 4451 35.2%
2023 10.69 4386th 4521 3.0%
2024 9.01 4482nd 4560 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 2571st 4306 40.3%
2019 36.32 2935th 4348 32.5%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.66 2031st 4240 52.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 2728th 4319 36.8%
2019 20.12 3847th 4357 11.7%
2023 46.17 2376th 4585 48.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 2649th 3127 15.3%
2019 16.08 2909th 3142 7.4%
2021 15.94 2827th 3082 8.3%
2023 15.70 2875th 3106 7.4%
2024 6.63 3025th 3078 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Excelsior Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.93 1226th 1573 22.1%
2005 56.15 732nd 1582 53.7%
2008 60.52 704th 1718 59.0%
2009 81.76 110th 1763 93.8%
2010 70.58 381st 1803 78.9%
2011 43.94 1305th 1895 31.1%
2012 54.69 912th 1951 53.3%
2013 80.32 247th 1973 87.5%
2014 74.61 405th 1987 79.6%
2015 56.13 911th 2043 55.4%
2016 66.09 658th 1987 66.9%
2017 60.44 653rd 2027 67.8%
2018 51.09 898th 2080 56.8%
2019 39.48 1305th 2193 40.5%
2021 39.38 1311th 2252 41.8%
2022 50.41 1004th 2254 55.5%
2023 45.58 1195th 2330 48.7%
2024 35.61 1546th 2361 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.15 1315th 2039 35.5%
2019 65.88 482nd 2073 76.7%
2021 53.39 848th 2172 61.0%
2022 59.83 660th 2220 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.65 621st 2047 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 845th 2008 57.9%
2019 55.90 659th 2058 68.0%
2021 55.94 688th 2118 67.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.85 567th 2030 72.1%
2021 18.57 1891st 2168 12.8%
2022 18.40 1960th 2228 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Excelsior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.15 1083rd 1673 35.3%
2019 31.18 1275th 1684 24.3%
2021 13.79 1585th 1700 6.8%
2022 26.62 1408th 1723 18.3%
2023 46.53 960th 1749 45.1%
2024 24.92 1440th 1724 16.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Excelsior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1990 80 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1991 81 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1992 71 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1993 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1994 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1995 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1996 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1997 72 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1998 61 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 56 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2000 58 0 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 60 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 48 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2003 48 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2004 62 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 60 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 59 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2007 66 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 83 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2009 109 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 106 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2011 99 1 0 13 2 0 1 0 116
2012 103 1 0 18 1 0 0 0 123
2013 100 1 0 17 1 0 0 0 119
2014 88 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 95
2015 80 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 92
2016 89 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 99
2017 85 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 93
2018 84 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 95
2019 73 1 0 8 1 0 6 0 89
2020 67 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 79
2021 60 0 0 7 1 0 3 0 71
2022 47 2 0 17 1 0 1 0 68
2023 62 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 74
2024 63 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 77

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 Excelsior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 n/a n/a n/a
1990 82 8.0 10.2 n/a
1991 82 8.0 10.2 n/a
1992 72 8.0 9.0 27.8
1993 75 8.0 9.4 49.3
1994 91 8.0 11.4 56
1995 74 9.9 7.5 48.6
1996 74 9.9 7.5 48.6
1997 73 9.0 8.1 45.2
1998 67 9.0 7.4 41.8
1999 66 7.5 8.8 65.2
2000 72 9.0 8.0 58.3
2001 75 9.0 8.3 72
2002 60 8.0 7.5 58.3
2003 60 8.0 7.5 58.3
2004 68 7.5 9.1 50
2005 70 7.9 8.9 65.7
2006 63 7.9 8.0 61.9
2007 70 8.2 8.5 54.3
2008 88 10.0 8.8 46.6
2009 121 11.0 11.0 52.9
2010 116 10.4 11.0 48.3
2011 116 11.0 10.5 58.6
2012 123 11.0 11.1 53.7
2013 119 12.0 9.9 58.8
2014 95 12.9 7.3 63.2
2015 92 9.0 10.2 56.5
2016 99 10.0 9.9 66.7
2017 93 10.9 8.4 58.1
2018 95 10.5 8.9 49.5
2019 89 10.7 8.2 75.3
2020 79 10.7 7.3 72.2
2021 71 10.7 6.6 74.6
2022 68 9.9 6.8 72.1
2023 74 10.4 7.0 75.7
2024 77 9.2 8.3 66.2

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 Excelsior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 60 n/a n/a n/a
1990 82 8.0 10.2 n/a
1991 82 8.0 10.2 n/a
1992 72 8.0 9.0 27.8
1993 75 8.0 9.4 49.3
1994 91 8.0 11.4 56
1995 74 9.9 7.5 48.6
1996 74 9.9 7.5 48.6
1997 73 9.0 8.1 45.2
1998 67 9.0 7.4 41.8
1999 66 7.5 8.8 65.2
2000 72 9.0 8.0 58.3
2001 75 9.0 8.3 72
2002 60 8.0 7.5 58.3
2003 60 8.0 7.5 58.3
2004 68 7.5 9.1 50
2005 70 7.9 8.9 65.7
2006 63 7.9 8.0 61.9
2007 70 8.2 8.5 54.3
2008 88 10.0 8.8 46.6
2009 121 11.0 11.0 52.9
2010 116 10.4 11.0 48.3
2011 116 11.0 10.5 58.6
2012 123 11.0 11.1 53.7
2013 119 12.0 9.9 58.8
2014 95 12.9 7.3 63.2
2015 92 9.0 10.2 56.5
2016 99 10.0 9.9 66.7
2017 93 10.9 8.4 58.1
2018 95 10.5 8.9 49.5
2019 89 10.7 8.2 75.3
2020 79 10.7 7.3 72.2
2021 71 10.7 6.6 74.6
2022 68 9.9 6.8 72.1
2023 74 10.4 7.0 75.7
2024 77 9.2 8.3 66.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Excelsior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,579 (11.8%) $11,838 (88.2%) $13,416
2020 $1,839 (11.4%) $14,327 (88.6%) $16,166
2021 $2,148 (12.0%) $15,737 (88.0%) $17,885

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3510th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4010th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.9%
Ranks 1305th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1195th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)5613
 43%
   3rd Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))5613
 43%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)3313
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))3313
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)1140
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))1140
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)330
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))330
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)4256
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))4256
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)4233
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Excelsior Elementary)3322
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))3322
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)100
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))100
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)300
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))300
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)7571
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))7571
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4754
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)5043
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Excelsior Elementary)4367
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))4367
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Elementary)4350
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Excelsior Elementary)067
 67%
   8th Grade Science (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))067
 67%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Excelsior Elementary)2917
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Excelsior Independent School District (Isd))2917
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8974
 16.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White7362
 15.1%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%75.7%
 0.4%


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Students at Excelsior Elementary are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Excelsior Elementary.

Excelsior Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Texas elementary schools.


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