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Ridgecrest Elementary School vs. Puckett Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ridgecrest Elementary School
5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Puckett Elementary School
6700 Oakhurst
Amarillo, TX 79109
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Puckett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
400 students
335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Puckett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgecrest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Puckett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgecrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Puckett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amarillo 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

#1989 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#931 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgecrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Puckett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Puckett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Puckett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Puckett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amarillo 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
This chart displays the students of Ridgecrest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Puckett Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
3
Kindergarten Students
53
46
Grade 1 Students
65
55
Grade 2 Students
62
52
Grade 3 Students
64
50
Grade 4 Students
59
61
Grade 5 Students
70
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amarillo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Puckett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amarillo 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
37%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amarillo 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amarillo 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
51%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amarillo 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amarillo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amarillo 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
53%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amarillo 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
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amarillo 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 Puckett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amarillo 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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