Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Woodridge 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Science Proficiency: 6-9%
- Attendance Zone: Woodridge Elementary serves the southeast part of Desoto, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodridge Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodridge Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
42%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodridge Elementary School often compared to?
Woodridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belt Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Woodridge Elementary School?
362 students attend Woodridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Woodridge Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodridge Elementary School?
Woodridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodridge Elementary School offer ?
Woodridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Woodridge Elementary School part of?
Woodridge Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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