Wedgeworth Elementary

Summary:

Wedgeworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, serving 702 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked 445 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Wedgeworth Elementary faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low-income backgrounds. Wedgeworth also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to other schools in the area, Wedgeworth Elementary's performance lags behind most of the other elementary schools in the Waxahachie ISD, with the exception of Clift Elementary. Schools like Simpson Elementary, Felty Elementary, and Wilemon Steam Academy consistently outperform Wedgeworth Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Longbranch Elementary, which is in the neighboring Midlothian Independent School District, significantly outperforms Wedgeworth Elementary across all academic metrics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 405 Solon Rd
       Waxahachie, TX  75165


(972) 923-4640

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3682nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,979 Help


Students who attend Wedgeworth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Finley J H
High:    Waxahachie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  684

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.3%
White:
28.4%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wedgeworth Elementary ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wedgeworth Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Wedgeworth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.3%), White (28.4%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wedgeworth Elementary is 14.9. 8 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wedgeworth Elementary is $9,979. 8 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wedgeworth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wedgeworth Elementary 3682nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Wedgeworth Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) 445th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wedgeworth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.86 1237th 3465 64.3%
2005 69.77 1012th 3475 70.9%
2006 60.90 1481st 3476 57.4%
2007 65.96 1301st 3724 65.1%
2008 77.19 632nd 3768 83.2%
2009 66.02 1365th 3884 64.9%
2010 74.68 806th 3937 79.5%
2011 61.34 1733rd 4095 57.7%
2012 47.26 2440th 4206 42.0%
2013 52.10 2182nd 4221 48.3%
2014 60.32 1744th 4260 59.1%
2015 49.14 2382nd 4320 44.9%
2016 59.75 1787th 4286 58.3%
2017 65.17 1242nd 4329 71.3%
2018 51.45 1918th 4359 56.0%
2019 43.87 2432nd 4479 45.7%
2021 46.67 2218th 4578 51.6%
2022 36.08 3004th 4581 34.4%
2023 25.75 3641st 4647 21.6%
2024 26.08 3682nd 4675 21.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.55 899th 1004 10.5%
2023 12.53 1036th 1099 5.7%
2024 25.11 927th 1114 16.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.23 605th 3226 81.2%
2019 54.75 1319th 3333 60.4%
2021 59.06 1027th 3446 70.2%
2022 33.80 2562nd 3487 26.5%
2023 26.77 2934th 3556 17.5%
2024 28.53 2872nd 3638 21.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.10 1888th 3558 46.9%
2019 56.84 1078th 3684 70.7%
2021 47.87 1535th 3799 59.6%
2022 56.14 1236th 3952 68.7%
2023 32.72 2912th 4086 28.7%
2024 30.44 3227th 4261 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.07 1427th 4264 66.5%
2019 42.96 2561st 4309 40.6%
2021 33.00 3184th 4451 28.5%
2022 31.96 3386th 4477 24.4%
2023 20.46 4069th 4521 10.0%
2024 21.44 4054th 4560 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 2023rd 4306 53.0%
2019 36.83 2885th 4348 33.6%
2021 51.64 1935th 4499 57.0%
2022 39.82 2777th 4561 39.1%
2023 26.43 3636th 4588 20.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.14 334th 3106 89.2%
2019 68.29 937th 3184 70.6%
2021 47.27 1857th 3006 38.2%
2022 30.63 2472nd 2958 16.4%
2023 46.17 2082nd 2980 30.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.44 1352nd 4240 68.1%
2019 55.86 1589th 4295 63.0%
2021 46.72 2073rd 4331 52.1%
2022 31.53 3419th 4461 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 1835th 4319 57.5%
2019 50.42 1985th 4357 54.4%
2021 41.64 2458th 4498 45.4%
2022 33.74 3151st 4563 30.9%
2023 26.68 3631st 4585 20.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 1465th 2483 41.0%
2019 33.25 1835th 2515 27.0%
2021 31.39 1788th 2444 26.8%
2022 32.70 1775th 2421 26.7%
2023 39.21 1484th 2443 39.3%
2024 29.15 1899th 2421 21.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.69 977th 4168 76.6%
2019 46.30 2243rd 4188 46.4%
2021 53.07 1747th 4329 59.6%
2022 34.68 3111th 4376 28.9%
2023 24.77 3686th 4401 16.2%
2024 19.82 3969th 4431 10.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wedgeworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.90 2180th 3127 30.3%
2019 40.59 2019th 3142 35.7%
2021 41.15 1891st 3082 38.6%
2022 41.24 1989th 3082 35.5%
2023 23.78 2634th 3106 15.2%
2024 32.86 2287th 3078 25.7%
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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.

Wedgeworth Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Wedgeworth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 301 122 0 159 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 369 136 2 309 7 n/a n/a 0 823
2002 272 76 3 214 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2003 272 76 3 214 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2004 264 82 6 266 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 237 64 3 276 4 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 271 79 5 285 5 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 271 76 8 318 6 n/a n/a 0 679
2008 303 92 8 347 8 n/a n/a 0 758
2009 223 55 5 337 5 n/a n/a 0 625
2010 254 62 3 377 6 n/a n/a 0 702
2011 272 84 3 411 5 1 11 0 787
2012 241 66 3 324 5 0 12 0 651
2013 265 77 1 275 9 0 13 0 640
2014 223 69 3 285 2 1 25 0 608
2015 281 63 6 368 1 1 29 0 749
2016 286 71 4 347 3 4 18 0 733
2017 289 70 4 359 2 3 21 0 748
2018 277 68 5 315 1 1 15 0 682
2019 243 59 1 332 8 1 11 0 655
2020 252 83 0 335 7 0 13 0 690
2021 223 73 0 316 4 0 14 0 630
2022 224 85 1 332 5 0 21 0 668
2023 209 94 4 364 2 0 29 0 702
2024 194 105 0 344 1 0 40 0 684

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 Wedgeworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 584 38.5 15.2 45.9
2001 823 52.7 15.6 52
2002 569 40.5 14.0 55.2
2003 569 40.5 14.0 55.2
2004 620 41.5 14.9 64
2005 584 37.8 15.4 65.8
2006 645 40.0 16.1 66.2
2007 679 41.2 16.5 68.2
2008 758 46.7 16.2 66.2
2009 625 45.1 13.8 70.2
2010 702 44.3 15.8 73.8
2011 787 49.0 16.0 74.2
2012 651 43.8 14.8 66.1
2013 640 47.1 13.5 62.5
2014 608 46.6 13.0 65
2015 749 45.0 16.6 65.6
2016 733 48.0 15.2 63.4
2017 748 49.5 15.1 61.5
2018 682 48.3 14.0 54.3
2019 655 45.4 14.3 56.3
2020 690 43.7 15.7 55.7
2021 630 44.1 14.2 56.3
2022 668 44.9 14.8 62
2023 702 46.9 14.9 67.9
2024 684 45.8 14.9 69.6

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 Wedgeworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 584 38.5 15.2 45.9
2001 823 52.7 15.6 52
2002 569 40.5 14.0 55.2
2003 569 40.5 14.0 55.2
2004 620 41.5 14.9 64
2005 584 37.8 15.4 65.8
2006 645 40.0 16.1 66.2
2007 679 41.2 16.5 68.2
2008 758 46.7 16.2 66.2
2009 625 45.1 13.8 70.2
2010 702 44.3 15.8 73.8
2011 787 49.0 16.0 74.2
2012 651 43.8 14.8 66.1
2013 640 47.1 13.5 62.5
2014 608 46.6 13.0 65
2015 749 45.0 16.6 65.6
2016 733 48.0 15.2 63.4
2017 748 49.5 15.1 61.5
2018 682 48.3 14.0 54.3
2019 655 45.4 14.3 56.3
2020 690 43.7 15.7 55.7
2021 630 44.1 14.2 56.3
2022 668 44.9 14.8 62
2023 702 46.9 14.9 67.9
2024 684 45.8 14.9 69.6

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 Wedgeworth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $421 (4.5%) $8,916 (95.5%) $9,336
2020 $410 (4.4%) $8,938 (95.6%) $9,348
2021 $529 (5.3%) $9,450 (94.7%) $9,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wedgeworth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2432nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3641st of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)4238
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wedgeworth Elementary)4924
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)3813
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))3324
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)3234
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4043
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wedgeworth Elementary)3337
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))3017
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)5438
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5750
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wedgeworth Elementary)5836
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))6145
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wedgeworth Elementary)5220
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Wedgeworth Elementary)690
 69%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5811
 47%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Wedgeworth Elementary)736
 67%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))497
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students655702
 7.2%
African American5994
 59.3%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic332364
 9.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White243209
 14%
Two or More Races1129
 163.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%67.9%
 11.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wedgeworth Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 684 students attended Wedgeworth Elementary.

Students who attend Wedgeworth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Finley J H
High : Waxahachie High School

Wedgeworth Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Wedgeworth Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 28% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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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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