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Ryan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Laredo, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 809. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ryan Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics, outperforming the Laredo ISD and Texas state averages in several grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Ryan Elementary had over 60% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to around 50% for Laredo ISD and Texas. In STAAR Mathematics, Ryan Elementary had over 64% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better, compared to around 41% for Laredo ISD and Texas. The school's performance in STAAR Science for 5th grade (55.17%) also exceeded the Laredo ISD (41.06%) and Texas (26.29%) averages.
Despite serving a predominantly low-socioeconomic student population, with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Ryan Elementary has been able to achieve strong academic performance. However, the school has shown significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 320 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year to a low of 3,459 out of 4,286 in the 2015-2016 school year. Additionally, the school has struggled with the performance of English Language Learner (ELL) students and Gifted and Talented students, suggesting the need for a closer examination of strategies and resources to ensure equitable support for all student subgroups. Compared to nearby schools within the Laredo ISD, such as Heights Elementary and J.C. Martin Junior Elementary, Ryan Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic performance.
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