Summary:
The 76132 zip code area is home to two schools - Oakmont Elementary and Wedgwood 6th Gr School. While Oakmont Elementary serves grades PK-5, Wedgwood 6th Gr School focuses solely on 6th grade students. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with Oakmont at 84.89% and Wedgwood at 90.29%.
Oakmont Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 44.33% African American, 37.97% Hispanic, and 10.34% White students. The school has also shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 3040th out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2964th out of 4647 in 2022-2023. In contrast, Wedgwood 6th Gr School has significantly lower STAAR test scores compared to the Crowley Independent School District (Isd) and the state, particularly in 6th grade reading and math.
While Oakmont Elementary spends $10,899 per student, Wedgwood 6th Gr School spends $12,385 per student. However, Oakmont has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6, compared to 16.0 at Wedgwood. The performance gap between the schools and their respective districts and the state on STAAR tests is concerning, indicating a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by these high-poverty schools.
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