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Pleasanton Elementary is a public elementary school in Pleasanton, Texas, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 958 students. The school is part of the Pleasanton Independent School District, which is ranked 664 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Pleasanton Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades was 40.27%, 32.07%, and 40%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 2642 out of 4260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 3439 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 2 stars out of 5 in recent years to just 1 star in the 2023-2024 school year.
Pleasanton Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for White students being much lower than the ranking for Gifted and Talented students, indicating a potential achievement gap. The school also struggles with the performance of English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools, such as W.M. Pearce Pri and Heritage Elementary, which are part of the Southside Independent School District, Pleasanton Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher STAAR test scores and better statewide rankings.
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