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Foster Elementary is a public elementary school located in Riesel, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the Riesel Independent School District, which is ranked 128 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Foster Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's STAAR test scores significantly outpaced the state averages, with 64.44% of 3rd graders, 67.57% of 4th graders, 69.05% of 5th graders, and 80.95% of 6th graders achieving proficiency or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, 53.96%, and 54.45%, respectively. In Mathematics, Foster Elementary also excelled, with 53.33% of 3rd graders, 59.46% of 4th graders, 71.43% of 5th graders, and 69.05% of 6th graders achieving proficiency or better, compared to the state averages of 40.86%, 44.67%, 48.96%, and 37.1%.
When compared to nearby schools, such as J.H. Hines Elementary and South Waco Elementary, which struggle with academic performance, Foster Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's consistent academic achievement, across different student subgroups, makes it a standout in the region, with a student population that is predominantly white (71.73%) and has a moderate percentage of economically disadvantaged students (57.75%).
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