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Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy vs. Western Hills Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
Western Hills Elementary School
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
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Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Western Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK
PK-5
Total Students
447 students
448 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#6953 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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25%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Western Hills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
447
5
Kindergarten Students
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67
Grade 1 Students
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82
Grade 2 Students
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75
Grade 3 Students
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67
Grade 4 Students
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70
Grade 5 Students
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82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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