Summary:
Dodd Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wylie, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 626 students. As part of the Wylie Independent School District, which is ranked 75 out of 968 districts in Texas, Dodd Elementary has consistently been a standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Dodd Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with STAAR test scores in reading and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.52% of 3rd-grade students and 77.42% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 71.36% and the state's 48.85%. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.82% White, 19.17% African American, 21.73% Hispanic, 13.26% Asian, and 6.39% two or more races, is another notable strength, as Dodd Elementary ranks in the top 10-20% of Texas elementary schools for African American and Hispanic students.
Dodd Elementary's exceptional performance extends to various student groups, including female students, male students, and students with special needs. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools for male students and the top 5% for special education students. This targeted support, combined with the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,781 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1, likely contribute to Dodd Elementary's consistent academic excellence, which sets it apart from nearby schools like Don Whitt Elementary and Tibbals Elementary.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Wylie Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,781
Students who attend Dodd Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.0
Number of students: 626
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.8%
Hispanic:
21.7%
African American:
19.2%
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Asian:
13.3%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%
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