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Wells Branch Elementary

Summary:

Wells Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Round Rock Independent School District.

While Wells Branch Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (66.8%) compared to surrounding schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, and over 60% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending more per student ($12,556 in 2020-2021) than the district and state averages, the school's academic performance does not seem to reflect this higher investment.

The performance gap between Wells Branch Elementary and the surrounding schools, such as Summitt Elementary, Ruth Barron Elementary, and Idea Round Rock Technical Academy, appears to be widening over time. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of its subgroups, particularly African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective subgroups statewide. Addressing the unique needs of the student population and optimizing resource allocation may be crucial in driving positive change at Wells Branch Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14650 Merriltown Dr
       Austin, TX  78728-6729

(512) 428-3400

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3098th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,556 Help


Students who attend Wells Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deerpark Middle
High:    McNeil High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.8%
White:
17.2%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Compare Details Wells Branch Elementary ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.8%), White (17.2%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells Branch Elementary is 11.6, which is the 8th best among 34 elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells Branch Elementary is $12,556, which is the 7th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wells Branch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.90 1704th 3465 50.8%
2005 51.71 1950th 3475 43.9%
2006 63.55 1347th 3476 61.2%
2007 63.05 1482nd 3724 60.2%
2008 59.74 1670th 3768 55.7%
2009 64.08 1481st 3884 61.9%
2010 55.25 2048th 3937 48.0%
2011 62.29 1677th 4095 59.0%
2012 64.54 1444th 4206 65.7%
2013 67.10 1323rd 4221 68.7%
2014 61.15 1693rd 4260 60.3%
2015 54.68 2079th 4320 51.9%
2016 46.54 2465th 4286 42.5%
2017 47.97 2081st 4329 51.9%
2018 43.33 2350th 4359 46.1%
2019 32.04 3203rd 4479 28.5%
2021 22.28 3693rd 4578 19.3%
2022 19.62 3965th 4581 13.4%
2023 21.91 3886th 4647 16.4%
2024 35.35 3098th 4675 33.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.85 965th 1099 12.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 2107th 3226 34.7%
2019 36.31 2317th 3333 30.5%
2021 12.80 3403rd 3446 1.2%
2022 16.52 3311th 3487 5.0%
2023 19.61 3259th 3556 8.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 2709th 3558 23.9%
2019 44.87 1738th 3684 52.8%
2021 20.29 3579th 3799 5.8%
2022 39.69 2290th 3952 42.1%
2023 19.64 3807th 4086 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.52 3904th 4264 8.4%
2019 16.19 4097th 4309 4.9%
2021 14.05 4311th 4451 3.1%
2022 18.54 4108th 4477 8.2%
2023 9.86 4411th 4521 2.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 2097th 4306 51.3%
2019 39.72 2689th 4348 38.2%
2021 35.63 2828th 4499 37.1%
2022 26.23 3662nd 4561 19.7%
2023 33.60 3189th 4588 30.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.43 768th 3106 75.3%
2019 69.62 842nd 3184 73.6%
2021 19.39 2616th 3006 13.0%
2022 23.13 2643rd 2958 10.6%
2023 39.62 2269th 2980 23.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 3228th 4240 23.9%
2019 29.07 3465th 4295 19.3%
2021 23.59 3807th 4331 12.1%
2022 24.95 3795th 4461 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.31 2533rd 4319 41.4%
2019 28.58 3380th 4357 22.4%
2021 12.08 4349th 4498 3.3%
2022 16.63 4151st 4563 9.0%
2023 15.59 4220th 4585 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.79 1637th 2483 34.1%
2019 10.54 2486th 2515 1.2%
2021 23.27 2127th 2444 13.0%
2022 25.36 2035th 2421 15.9%
2023 12.85 2380th 2443 2.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 2575th 4168 38.2%
2019 40.36 2607th 4188 37.8%
2021 22.61 3730th 4329 13.8%
2022 24.35 3735th 4376 14.6%
2023 18.04 4035th 4401 8.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wells Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.84 1154th 3127 63.1%
2019 40.83 2007th 3142 36.1%
2021 33.34 2217th 3082 28.1%
2022 31.60 2369th 3082 23.1%
2023 47.78 1717th 3106 44.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, May 30, 2020

Open Quote Arts integration including theater, dance, art, and music as well as the opportunity for violin lessons makes my child excited to go to school every day. He also benefits from dual language instruction, daily dyslexia support, after school enrichment, and the math acceleration talented and gifted program. Other school programs like garden, science fair, Bluebonnet books, UIL competition, etc offer further opportunities for students to engage their interests. We feel the school serves a diverse student population well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wells Branch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 58 18 97 n/a n/a n/a 0 507
1989 233 38 20 68 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 274 47 23 80 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 344 61 28 107 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 372 53 24 99 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1993 278 45 25 85 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 289 33 34 75 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 323 57 40 86 4 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 323 57 40 86 4 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 352 74 56 117 5 n/a n/a 0 604
1998 384 102 75 124 5 n/a n/a 0 690
1999 405 105 81 154 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 418 104 120 151 3 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 362 109 136 175 4 n/a n/a 0 786
2002 324 150 192 224 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 324 150 192 224 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 341 157 193 227 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2005 310 137 180 238 1 n/a n/a 0 866
2006 294 178 171 243 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2007 261 188 156 241 1 n/a n/a 0 847
2008 247 176 153 261 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2009 256 179 148 266 3 n/a n/a 0 852
2010 260 200 140 279 4 n/a n/a 0 883
2011 238 186 126 303 4 3 53 0 913
2012 217 217 110 293 1 3 55 0 896
2013 243 187 104 315 2 0 54 0 905
2014 275 192 89 393 4 1 58 0 1012
2015 233 166 66 394 4 1 74 0 938
2016 222 159 85 419 6 0 60 0 951
2017 107 96 33 247 2 0 17 0 502
2018 102 91 30 236 3 0 17 0 479
2019 104 105 27 235 3 2 7 0 483
2020 112 84 18 239 1 2 13 0 469
2021 89 74 17 215 0 1 13 0 409
2022 80 63 3 234 0 0 18 0 398
2023 86 52 4 334 0 0 24 0 500

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 Wells Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 29.0 17.4 n/a
1989 359 n/a n/a n/a
1990 424 27.0 15.7 n/a
1991 540 27.4 19.7 n/a
1992 548 35.6 15.3 16.2
1993 433 32.0 13.5 21.2
1994 432 31.5 13.7 12.3
1995 510 34.1 15.0 13.7
1996 510 34.1 15.0 13.7
1997 604 41.4 14.6 13.7
1998 690 44.7 15.4 7.2
1999 748 49.0 15.3 17
2000 796 53.2 15.0 17.2
2001 786 56.8 13.8 17.8
2002 891 60.4 14.8 21.9
2003 891 60.4 14.8 21.9
2004 919 62.2 14.8 26.6
2005 866 59.0 14.7 30.8
2006 886 57.2 15.5 38.6
2007 847 56.9 14.9 38.8
2008 839 56.9 14.7 38.4
2009 852 56.4 15.1 40.7
2010 883 56.4 15.6 47.1
2011 913 58.4 15.6 49
2012 896 59.6 15.0 51.9
2013 905 61.5 14.7 52.5
2014 1012 63.7 15.8 53.1
2015 938 66.0 14.2 52.9
2016 951 66.0 14.4 54.9
2017 502 43.0 11.6 55
2018 479 42.0 11.4 55.5
2019 483 41.7 11.5 60.2
2020 469 42.8 10.9 59.7
2021 409 41.2 9.9 53.1
2022 398 42.1 9.4 52.5
2023 500 42.9 11.6 60.6

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 Wells Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 29.0 17.4 n/a
1989 359 n/a n/a n/a
1990 424 27.0 15.7 n/a
1991 540 27.4 19.7 n/a
1992 548 35.6 15.3 16.2
1993 433 32.0 13.5 21.2
1994 432 31.5 13.7 12.3
1995 510 34.1 15.0 13.7
1996 510 34.1 15.0 13.7
1997 604 41.4 14.6 13.7
1998 690 44.7 15.4 7.2
1999 748 49.0 15.3 17
2000 796 53.2 15.0 17.2
2001 786 56.8 13.8 17.8
2002 891 60.4 14.8 21.9
2003 891 60.4 14.8 21.9
2004 919 62.2 14.8 26.6
2005 866 59.0 14.7 30.8
2006 886 57.2 15.5 38.6
2007 847 56.9 14.9 38.8
2008 839 56.9 14.7 38.4
2009 852 56.4 15.1 40.7
2010 883 56.4 15.6 47.1
2011 913 58.4 15.6 49
2012 896 59.6 15.0 51.9
2013 905 61.5 14.7 52.5
2014 1012 63.7 15.8 53.1
2015 938 66.0 14.2 52.9
2016 951 66.0 14.4 54.9
2017 502 43.0 11.6 55
2018 479 42.0 11.4 55.5
2019 483 41.7 11.5 60.2
2020 469 42.8 10.9 59.7
2021 409 41.2 9.9 53.1
2022 398 42.1 9.4 52.5
2023 500 42.9 11.6 60.6

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 Wells Branch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $763 (7.0%) $10,086 (93.0%) $10,848
2020 $799 (6.9%) $10,711 (93.1%) $11,511
2021 $729 (5.8%) $11,827 (94.2%) $12,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells Branch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3203rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3886th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wells Branch Elementary)3142
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wells Branch Elementary)1735
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Wells Branch Elementary)2919
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))2620
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Wells Branch Elementary)3036
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6165
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wells Branch Elementary)2213
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Wells Branch Elementary)5237
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6971
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wells Branch Elementary)5823
 35%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7266
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wells Branch Elementary)4314
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6551
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Wells Branch Elementary)6025
 35%
   5th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))4929
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Wells Branch Elementary)104
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))144
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students483500
 3.5%
African American10552
 50.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian274
 85.2%
Hispanic235334
 42.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White10486
 17.3%
Two or More Races724
 242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%60.6%
 0.4%

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Wells Branch Elementary ranks 3098th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Wells Branch Elementary.

Students who attend Wells Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deerpark Middle
High : McNeil High School

Students at Wells Branch Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 17% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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