Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Summary:

Dr Bruce Wood Elementary is a public elementary school in Terrell, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Terrell Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's academic challenges are particularly pronounced for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, as well as those with special needs and English language learners. These persistent equity concerns suggest that the school may not be effectively addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Forney Independent School District, such as Criswell Elementary, Henderson Elementary, and Blackburn Elementary, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary consistently underperforms, despite having a similar demographic makeup. This suggests that the school's challenges may not be solely attributable to its student population, but rather to the effectiveness of its instructional practices, support systems, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 121 Poetry Rd
       Terrell, TX  75160


(972) 563-3750

District: Terrell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3415th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,552 Help


Students who attend Dr Bruce Wood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herman Furlough Junior Middle
High:    Terrell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.4%
White:
22.0%
African American:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr Bruce Wood Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), White (22%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary is 17.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary is $11,552, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Terrell Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr Bruce Wood Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Terrell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Terrell Independent School District (Isd) 826th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.56 3713th 4479 17.1%
2021 25.95 3448th 4578 24.7%
2022 21.34 3871st 4581 15.5%
2023 20.72 3965th 4647 14.7%
2024 30.38 3415th 4675 27.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.88 530th 1112 52.3%
2021 4.79 948th 961 1.4%
2022 12.15 956th 1004 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.11 3046th 3333 8.6%
2021 35.33 2337th 3446 32.2%
2022 26.87 2909th 3487 16.6%
2023 25.26 3006th 3556 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.36 2807th 3684 23.8%
2021 25.90 3124th 3799 17.8%
2022 27.45 3202nd 3952 19.0%
2023 45.66 1913th 4086 53.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.31 3561st 4309 17.4%
2021 29.82 3403rd 4451 23.5%
2022 26.99 3688th 4477 17.6%
2023 24.53 3851st 4521 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.69 3291st 4348 24.3%
2021 28.41 3300th 4499 26.7%
2022 21.71 3921st 4561 14.0%
2023 25.17 3728th 4588 18.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.59 2408th 3184 24.4%
2023 34.21 2451st 2980 17.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.62 3786th 4295 11.9%
2021 39.17 2638th 4331 39.1%
2022 30.09 3509th 4461 21.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.26 3841st 4357 11.8%
2021 25.45 3497th 4498 22.3%
2022 23.18 3803rd 4563 16.7%
2023 19.57 4033rd 4585 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.57 2429th 2515 3.4%
2021 30.07 1860th 2444 23.9%
2022 36.50 1613th 2421 33.4%
2023 22.34 2136th 2443 12.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.32 3005th 4188 28.2%
2021 33.42 3018th 4329 30.3%
2022 28.40 3508th 4376 19.8%
2023 26.73 3557th 4401 19.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.34 2579th 3142 17.9%
2021 21.85 2673rd 3082 13.3%
2022 13.72 2914th 3082 5.5%
2023 18.33 2788th 3106 10.2%
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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 Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 174 144 1 273 3 0 25 0 620
2019 193 131 1 267 2 0 28 0 622
2020 180 121 0 297 1 0 23 0 622
2021 135 105 0 275 0 0 29 0 544
2022 116 120 0 295 0 0 34 0 565
2023 127 109 2 297 2 1 40 0 578

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 Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 620 39.7 15.5 78.7
2019 622 37.0 16.7 77.8
2020 622 36.4 17.0 72.5
2021 544 36.4 14.9 78.5
2022 565 35.7 15.8 78.8
2023 578 33.5 17.2 68.7

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 Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 620 39.7 15.5 78.7
2019 622 37.0 16.7 77.8
2020 622 36.4 17.0 72.5
2021 544 36.4 14.9 78.5
2022 565 35.7 15.8 78.8
2023 578 33.5 17.2 68.7

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 Dr Bruce Wood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,372 (15.3%) $7,575 (84.7%) $8,947
2020 $1,482 (15.0%) $8,431 (85.0%) $9,913
2021 $1,651 (14.3%) $9,901 (85.7%) $11,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Bruce Wood 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 3713th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3965th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)3826
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3627
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)3217
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)2430
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3027
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)2441
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3229
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)3735
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))2941
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)4339
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))4434
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dr Bruce Wood Elementary)3811
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3220
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students622578
 7.1%
African American131109
 16.8%
American Indian22
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic267297
 11.2%
Pacific Islander01
White193127
 34.2%
Two or More Races2840
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%68.7%
 9.1%


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Dr Bruce Wood Elementary ranks 3415th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Dr Bruce Wood Elementary.

Students at Dr Bruce Wood Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 22% White, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dr Bruce Wood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herman Furlough Junior Middle
High : Terrell High School


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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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