Dogwood Elementary

Summary:

Dogwood Elementary is a public elementary school in New Caney, Texas, serving 776 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New Caney Independent School District, which is ranked 712 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dogwood Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores that underperform the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.67% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school has a very high percentage of students (over 88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Dogwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Dogwood Elementary's low performance is not limited to a specific subgroup; the school ranks in the bottom quartile for all student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school's test scores have been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Interestingly, Dogwood Elementary's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools within the same district, such as Oakley Elementary and Valley Ranch Elementary, as well as schools in the neighboring Splendora Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Dogwood
       New Caney, TX  77357


(281) 577-2960

District: New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3358th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,891 Help


Students who attend Dogwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Keefer Crossing Middle
High:    New Caney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.6%
White:
16.9%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dogwood Elementary ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.6%), White (16.9%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary is 15.4, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dogwood Elementary is $10,891. 5 elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dogwood Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New Caney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Caney Independent School District (Isd) 712th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dogwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.08 3522nd 4479 21.4%
2021 23.97 3582nd 4578 21.8%
2022 27.19 3534th 4581 22.9%
2023 25.98 3627th 4647 21.9%
2024 31.25 3358th 4675 28.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.07 2267th 3226 29.7%
2019 34.86 2406th 3333 27.8%
2021 34.02 2431st 3446 29.5%
2022 32.83 2620th 3487 24.9%
2023 28.95 2829th 3556 20.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 1359th 3558 61.8%
2019 33.16 2576th 3684 30.1%
2021 37.64 2206th 3799 41.9%
2022 37.21 2486th 3952 37.1%
2023 25.26 3460th 4086 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.14 3430th 4264 19.6%
2019 35.73 3075th 4309 28.6%
2021 30.20 3376th 4451 24.2%
2022 35.04 3170th 4477 29.2%
2023 31.74 3413th 4521 24.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.26 3764th 4306 12.6%
2019 24.56 3648th 4348 16.1%
2021 26.04 3449th 4499 23.3%
2022 25.38 3711th 4561 18.6%
2023 26.07 3660th 4588 20.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.87 3028th 3106 2.5%
2019 14.31 3029th 3184 4.9%
2021 38.47 2120th 3006 29.5%
2022 49.19 1891st 2958 36.1%
2023 58.22 1562nd 2980 47.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 2659th 4240 37.3%
2019 43.06 2464th 4295 42.6%
2021 37.37 2773rd 4331 36.0%
2022 39.95 2815th 4461 36.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 3262nd 4319 24.5%
2019 31.28 3240th 4357 25.6%
2021 24.09 3594th 4498 20.1%
2022 32.13 3267th 4563 28.4%
2023 28.69 3497th 4585 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.72 3381st 4168 18.9%
2019 31.04 3221st 4188 23.1%
2021 28.04 3366th 4329 22.2%
2022 30.97 3359th 4376 23.2%
2023 28.13 3473rd 4401 21.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dogwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 2814th 3127 10.0%
2019 18.78 2837th 3142 9.7%
2021 16.73 2806th 3082 9.0%
2022 18.74 2763rd 3082 10.4%
2023 23.74 2636th 3106 15.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Dogwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 116 3 1 575 1 0 5 0 701
2019 130 6 1 555 1 0 3 0 696
2020 120 4 2 563 4 0 8 0 701
2021 124 10 2 560 4 0 6 0 706
2022 111 2 1 582 4 0 5 0 705
2023 131 14 1 618 2 0 10 0 776

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 Dogwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 701 45.0 15.5 84.6
2019 696 45.1 15.4 87.9
2020 701 45.0 15.5 86.4
2021 706 47.1 14.9 86.3
2022 705 50.3 13.9 85.8
2023 776 50.2 15.4 88.1

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 Dogwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 701 45.0 15.5 84.6
2019 696 45.1 15.4 87.9
2020 701 45.0 15.5 86.4
2021 706 47.1 14.9 86.3
2022 705 50.3 13.9 85.8
2023 776 50.2 15.4 88.1

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 Dogwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,365 (14.4%) $8,082 (85.6%) $9,447
2020 $1,393 (14.0%) $8,592 (86.0%) $9,985
2021 $1,874 (17.2%) $9,017 (82.8%) $10,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dogwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3522nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3627th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)2439
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)2835
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4334
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)307
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))2513
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)187
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))189
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)3637
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3540
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)5036
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)527
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1219
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)2123
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1917
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)3633
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4349
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)2925
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dogwood Elementary)3819
 19%
   5th Grade Science (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4327
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dogwood Elementary)3128
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dogwood Elementary)733
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1621
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696776
 11.5%
African American614
 133.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic555618
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White130131
 0.8%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.9%88.1%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Dogwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keefer Crossing Middle
High : New Caney High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 776 students attended Dogwood Elementary.

Students at Dogwood Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 17% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Dogwood Elementary ranks 3358th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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