Wedgewood Elementary School

4000 Friendswood Link Rd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wedgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Wedgewood Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Wedgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wedgewood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#3866 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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31%
37%
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42%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
45%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wedgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Wedgewood Elementary School is ranked #3866 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wedgewood Elementary School?
646 students attend Wedgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wedgewood Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wedgewood Elementary School?
Wedgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wedgewood Elementary School offer ?
Wedgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wedgewood Elementary School part of?
Wedgewood Elementary School is part of Clear Creek ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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