Summary:
The Dayton Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the overall academic performance of the district is a concern, Austin Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area.
Austin Elementary ranks significantly higher than the other two schools, Richter Elementary and Kimmie M Brown Elementary, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 2653 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools. It also outperforms the district and state averages in most STAAR test subjects and grade levels, with 43.27% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district average of 36.36% and the state average of 48.85%.
While the three schools have similar student-teacher ratios and spending per student, the racial composition and socioeconomic status of the student populations vary. Richter Elementary has a higher percentage of White students, Kimmie M Brown Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students, and Austin Elementary has a more balanced racial mix. Additionally, Austin Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is often an indicator of higher socioeconomic status.
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