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R F Patterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 566 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Kennedale Independent School District, which is ranked 505 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.
R F Patterson Elementary has a diverse student population, with 33.92% White, 29.15% African American, 28.45% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, and 5.65% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.76% in 3rd grade Math to 54.65% in 5th grade Reading, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 53.96%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, ranging from 1,274 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 3,268 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 2,387 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy, which is 1.78 miles away, R F Patterson Elementary generally performs below the average, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite increased spending per student, from $9,432 in 2018-2019 to $11,378 in 2020-2021, the school's academic performance has not seen significant improvements.
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