West Orange-Stark Elementary

Summary:

West Orange-Stark Elementary is a public elementary school serving 1,130 students in grades K-5 in the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District in Orange, Texas. The school has a predominantly African American (51.5%) and Hispanic (21.86%) student population, which differs significantly from the nearby schools that have a much higher percentage of White students.

West Orange-Stark Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with academic performance well below the state and district averages on STAAR tests. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. Despite spending more per student than some nearby schools, West Orange-Stark Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to its neighbors.

The nearby schools, such as Vidor Elementary, Oak Forest Elementary, and Orangefield Elementary, generally perform better on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings compared to West Orange-Stark Elementary. These schools also have lower percentages of students from low-income families, suggesting that West Orange-Stark Elementary may benefit from exploring the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing nearby schools to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2605 Martin Luther King
       Orange, TX  77630-1107


(409) 882-5630

District: West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4479th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,701 Help


Students who attend West Orange-Stark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Orange-Stark Middle
High:    West Orange-Stark High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,103

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.1%
Hispanic:
21.4%
White:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details West Orange-Stark Elementary ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Orange-Stark Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.1%), Hispanic (21.4%), White (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Orange-Stark Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Orange-Stark Elementary is $9,701.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Orange-Stark Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Orange-Stark Elementary 4479th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See West Orange-Stark Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District 936th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Orange-Stark Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.88 3442nd 3465 0.7%
2005 14.32 3308th 3475 4.8%
2006 25.68 2997th 3476 13.8%
2007 6.61 3664th 3724 1.6%
2008 10.31 3648th 3768 3.2%
2009 7.51 3812th 3884 1.9%
2010 3.00 3911th 3937 0.7%
2011 5.88 4040th 4095 1.3%
2012 6.11 4148th 4206 1.4%
2013 7.09 4143rd 4221 1.8%
2014 5.08 4217th 4260 1.0%
2015 11.62 4076th 4320 5.6%
2016 6.50 4156th 4286 3.0%
2017 10.16 4185th 4329 3.3%
2018 9.97 4247th 4359 2.6%
2019 7.69 4414th 4479 1.5%
2021 14.67 4229th 4578 7.6%
2022 6.48 4524th 4581 1.2%
2023 9.84 4469th 4647 3.8%
2024 10.82 4479th 4675 4.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.59 901st 1046 13.9%
2019 12.97 1036th 1112 6.8%
2021 17.02 867th 961 9.8%
2022 8.28 982nd 1004 2.2%
2023 9.65 1061st 1099 3.5%
2024 18.90 1014th 1114 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 3121st 3226 3.3%
2019 19.12 3103rd 3333 6.9%
2021 10.14 3441st 3446 0.1%
2022 8.21 3459th 3487 0.8%
2023 12.10 3457th 3556 2.8%
2024 16.16 3405th 3638 6.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.41 2891st 3558 18.7%
2019 33.42 2544th 3684 30.9%
2021 31.91 2649th 3799 30.3%
2022 23.93 3450th 3952 12.7%
2023 35.43 2679th 4086 34.4%
2024 53.49 1665th 4261 60.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.77 4111th 4264 3.6%
2019 11.24 4232nd 4309 1.8%
2021 17.97 4131st 4451 7.2%
2022 11.04 4368th 4477 2.4%
2023 14.37 4295th 4521 5.0%
2024 16.14 4283rd 4560 6.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.00 4131st 4306 4.1%
2019 8.91 4288th 4348 1.4%
2021 13.86 4289th 4499 4.7%
2022 8.94 4466th 4561 2.1%
2023 11.65 4389th 4588 4.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.29 2736th 3106 11.9%
2019 32.12 2632nd 3184 17.3%
2021 19.80 2611th 3006 13.1%
2022 13.40 2822nd 2958 4.6%
2023 16.76 2786th 2980 6.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.20 4020th 4240 5.2%
2019 14.53 4180th 4295 2.7%
2021 18.72 4121st 4331 4.8%
2022 8.15 4433rd 4461 0.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.54 4230th 4319 2.1%
2019 9.69 4264th 4357 2.1%
2021 17.85 4007th 4498 10.9%
2022 6.84 4506th 4563 1.2%
2023 11.89 4356th 4585 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.69 2288th 2483 7.9%
2019 18.52 2333rd 2515 7.2%
2021 20.93 2221st 2444 9.1%
2022 13.23 2343rd 2421 3.2%
2023 18.54 2249th 2443 7.9%
2024 20.22 2177th 2421 10.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.02 3883rd 4168 6.8%
2019 12.45 4083rd 4188 2.5%
2021 24.10 3632nd 4329 16.1%
2022 22.35 3843rd 4376 12.2%
2023 16.32 4099th 4401 6.9%
2024 17.67 4073rd 4431 8.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at West Orange-Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.94 2965th 3127 5.2%
2019 12.84 2985th 3142 5.0%
2021 11.80 2937th 3082 4.7%
2022 8.33 3010th 3082 2.3%
2023 18.55 2779th 3106 10.5%
2024 8.56 3002nd 3078 2.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Open Quote Parents PLEASE!!!!!!! Please do not enroll your children here. This school is horrible. They only have a handful of good teachers. The rest of the staff are tarnished and tainted, and they hate their jobs. Definitely one of the worse elementary schools in TX. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Orange-Stark Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 186 1 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 515
1989 346 187 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 326 144 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 327 136 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 323 121 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 316 130 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 300 204 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1995 261 194 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 261 194 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 256 197 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 248 193 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 220 211 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 207 214 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 210 151 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 188 209 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 188 209 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 192 289 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 187 227 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 181 215 1 19 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 103 247 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2008 100 247 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 92 232 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 79 210 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 275 596 4 108 5 0 37 0 1025
2012 280 592 4 106 9 2 51 0 1044
2013 262 585 4 125 7 1 35 0 1019
2014 260 612 4 128 8 2 55 0 1069
2015 266 597 3 142 4 1 66 0 1079
2016 242 616 6 155 3 3 57 0 1082
2017 206 591 7 177 7 6 82 0 1076
2018 171 568 13 203 2 2 82 0 1041
2019 187 561 6 216 1 3 85 0 1059
2020 215 547 6 233 2 4 77 0 1084
2021 225 575 8 222 3 2 84 0 1119
2022 207 564 6 221 2 3 104 0 1107
2023 190 582 5 247 3 3 100 0 1130
2024 217 564 4 236 2 2 78 0 1103

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 West Orange-Stark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1989 540 n/a n/a n/a
1990 477 33.0 14.4 n/a
1991 468 32.6 14.3 n/a
1992 454 31.3 14.5 44.7
1993 455 31.0 14.7 53
1994 517 34.3 15.1 56.1
1995 468 30.7 15.2 65.2
1996 468 30.7 15.2 65.2
1997 464 30.5 15.2 65.9
1998 458 32.0 14.3 69
1999 447 31.0 14.4 79
2000 434 29.3 14.8 72.4
2001 377 30.0 12.6 67.1
2002 417 27.9 14.9 72.9
2003 417 27.9 14.9 72.9
2004 506 31.9 15.9 67.6
2005 431 31.0 13.9 71
2006 419 30.0 14.0 60.1
2007 372 30.0 12.4 79
2008 376 28.8 13.1 81.9
2009 349 25.0 13.9 87.7
2010 311 20.8 14.9 86.8
2011 1025 66.1 15.4 90
2012 1044 57.8 18.0 88.9
2013 1019 57.5 17.7 88
2014 1069 60.1 17.7 92.2
2015 1079 64.0 16.8 90.4
2016 1082 67.0 16.1 83.5
2017 1076 65.5 16.4 74.4
2018 1041 60.8 17.1 85.3
2019 1059 64.3 16.4 67.7
2020 1084 63.6 17.0 83.2
2021 1119 67.4 16.5 90.5
2022 1107 67.4 16.4 91.4
2023 1130 70.8 15.9 93.6
2024 1103 70.2 15.7 94.5

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 West Orange-Stark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1989 540 n/a n/a n/a
1990 477 33.0 14.4 n/a
1991 468 32.6 14.3 n/a
1992 454 31.3 14.5 44.7
1993 455 31.0 14.7 53
1994 517 34.3 15.1 56.1
1995 468 30.7 15.2 65.2
1996 468 30.7 15.2 65.2
1997 464 30.5 15.2 65.9
1998 458 32.0 14.3 69
1999 447 31.0 14.4 79
2000 434 29.3 14.8 72.4
2001 377 30.0 12.6 67.1
2002 417 27.9 14.9 72.9
2003 417 27.9 14.9 72.9
2004 506 31.9 15.9 67.6
2005 431 31.0 13.9 71
2006 419 30.0 14.0 60.1
2007 372 30.0 12.4 79
2008 376 28.8 13.1 81.9
2009 349 25.0 13.9 87.7
2010 311 20.8 14.9 86.8
2011 1025 66.1 15.4 90
2012 1044 57.8 18.0 88.9
2013 1019 57.5 17.7 88
2014 1069 60.1 17.7 92.2
2015 1079 64.0 16.8 90.4
2016 1082 67.0 16.1 83.5
2017 1076 65.5 16.4 74.4
2018 1041 60.8 17.1 85.3
2019 1059 64.3 16.4 67.7
2020 1084 63.6 17.0 83.2
2021 1119 67.4 16.5 90.5
2022 1107 67.4 16.4 91.4
2023 1130 70.8 15.9 93.6
2024 1103 70.2 15.7 94.5

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 West Orange-Stark Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,547 (15.2%) $8,639 (84.8%) $10,186
2020 $1,566 (16.5%) $7,914 (83.5%) $9,480
2021 $1,651 (17.0%) $8,051 (83.0%) $9,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Orange-Stark Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4414th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4469th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Orange-Stark Elementary)1626
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)1626
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Stark Elementary)1812
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)1812
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Orange-Stark Elementary)1919
   4th Grade Reading (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)1919
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Stark Elementary)2412
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)2412
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Orange-Stark Elementary)2040
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)2040
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Stark Elementary)2718
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)2718
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Orange-Stark Elementary)1611
 5%
   5th Grade Science (West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District)1611
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10591130
 6.7%
African American561582
 3.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic216247
 14.4%
Pacific Islander33
White187190
 1.6%
Two or More Races85100
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%93.6%
 25.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Orange-Stark Elementary

West Orange-Stark Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend West Orange-Stark Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Orange-Stark Middle
High : West Orange-Stark High School

Students at West Orange-Stark Elementary are 51% African American, 21% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,103 students attended West Orange-Stark Elementary.


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