Shadydale Elementary

Summary:

Shadydale Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 631 students in grades K-5. The school has a predominantly African American (60.22%) and Hispanic (38.03%) student population, with a very high percentage (95.25% to 98.34%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite relatively high per-student spending of around $10,000 and lower student-teacher ratios compared to nearby schools, Shadydale Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 1-star rating in recent years. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the Houston Independent School District and Texas averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Shadydale's performance is also weak for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups, as well as for Gifted and Talented students.

While the nearby schools, such as Hilliard Elementary, Fonwood Early Childhood Center, and Cook Junior Elementary, also have relatively low academic performance and rankings compared to the state, they generally perform better than Shadydale Elementary. This suggests that Shadydale may face unique challenges that contribute to its weaker academic outcomes, which could be related to the school's demographics, resource allocation, and other factors.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5905 Tidwell Rd
       Houston, TX  77016-4745


(713) 633-5150

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3948th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,065 Help


Students who attend Shadydale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Brook Middle
High:    North Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.8%
Hispanic:
40.2%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shadydale Elementary ranks worse than 84.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 140th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.8%), Hispanic (40.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shadydale Elementary is 14.5, which is the 62nd best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadydale Elementary is $10,065. 105 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shadydale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shadydale Elementary 3948th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Shadydale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shadydale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 28.59 3405th 4320 21.2%
2016 27.48 3406th 4286 20.5%
2017 29.73 3167th 4329 26.8%
2018 41.78 2433rd 4359 44.2%
2019 26.36 3554th 4479 20.7%
2021 14.50 4245th 4578 7.3%
2022 14.49 4223rd 4581 7.8%
2023 8.47 4504th 4647 3.1%
2024 21.56 3948th 4675 15.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.92 796th 3226 75.3%
2019 53.97 1363rd 3333 59.1%
2021 40.79 2021st 3446 41.4%
2022 38.23 2303rd 3487 34.0%
2023 19.13 3277th 3556 7.8%
2024 34.81 2506th 3638 31.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.99 589th 3558 83.4%
2019 48.72 1494th 3684 59.4%
2021 35.35 2382nd 3799 37.3%
2022 32.99 2806th 3952 29.0%
2023 30.81 3064th 4086 25.0%
2024 83.84 327th 4261 92.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 1637th 4264 61.6%
2019 39.61 2807th 4309 34.9%
2021 21.10 3965th 4451 10.9%
2022 19.40 4068th 4477 9.1%
2023 11.65 4366th 4521 3.4%
2024 30.17 3554th 4560 22.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 2597th 4306 39.7%
2019 29.21 3374th 4348 22.4%
2021 14.03 4280th 4499 4.9%
2022 11.70 4376th 4561 4.1%
2023 8.36 4492nd 4588 2.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 1541st 3106 50.4%
2019 49.90 2028th 3184 36.3%
2021 25.49 2452nd 3006 18.4%
2022 6.18 2906th 2958 1.8%
2023 0.42 2969th 2980 0.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.32 1234th 4240 70.9%
2019 38.97 2748th 4295 36.0%
2021 35.49 2928th 4331 32.4%
2022 26.22 3721st 4461 16.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.81 2331st 4319 46.0%
2019 24.87 3607th 4357 17.2%
2021 17.76 4012th 4498 10.8%
2022 21.42 3901st 4563 14.5%
2023 11.90 4355th 4585 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 802nd 2483 67.7%
2019 41.89 1480th 2515 41.2%
2021 26.45 2005th 2444 18.0%
2022 30.87 1844th 2421 23.8%
2023 21.49 2166th 2443 11.3%
2024 33.84 1724th 2421 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shadydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 1544th 4168 63.0%
2019 52.03 1842nd 4188 56.0%
2021 24.71 3590th 4329 17.1%
2022 23.16 3798th 4376 13.2%
2023 15.17 4138th 4401 6.0%
2024 31.02 3340th 4431 24.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Shadydale Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Shadydale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 5 617 0 179 3 0 0 0 804
2015 3 659 0 231 2 0 1 0 896
2016 10 631 0 270 3 0 1 0 915
2017 9 639 0 285 2 0 3 0 938
2018 16 627 0 302 2 0 5 0 952
2019 10 570 0 315 1 0 4 0 900
2020 8 556 0 324 1 0 5 0 894
2021 8 478 1 288 1 0 5 0 781
2022 4 431 0 246 0 2 2 0 685
2023 5 380 2 240 1 1 2 0 631
2024 5 349 0 243 1 1 5 0 604

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shadydale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 804 43.7 18.3 97.6
2015 896 48.0 18.6 88.8
2016 915 54.0 16.9 94
2017 938 51.0 18.3 95.3
2018 952 49.8 19.1 90.2
2019 900 49.5 18.1 100
2020 894 47.5 18.7 99.6
2021 781 44.9 17.3 98.3
2022 685 35.0 19.5 95.6
2023 631 39.9 15.8 95.2
2024 604 41.6 14.5 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shadydale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 804 43.7 18.3 97.6
2015 896 48.0 18.6 88.8
2016 915 54.0 16.9 94
2017 938 51.0 18.3 95.3
2018 952 49.8 19.1 90.2
2019 900 49.5 18.1 100
2020 894 47.5 18.7 99.6
2021 781 44.9 17.3 98.3
2022 685 35.0 19.5 95.6
2023 631 39.9 15.8 95.2
2024 604 41.6 14.5 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shadydale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,478 (17.4%) $6,993 (82.6%) $8,471
2020 $1,732 (18.7%) $7,531 (81.3%) $9,263
2021 $1,094 (10.9%) $8,971 (89.1%) $10,065

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadydale Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3554th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4504th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Shadydale Elementary)2522
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shadydale Elementary)308
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Shadydale Elementary)6219
 43%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shadydale Elementary)5023
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Shadydale Elementary)2518
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shadydale Elementary)4221
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Shadydale Elementary)4014
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shadydale Elementary)200
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Shadydale Elementary)3821
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shadydale Elementary)5420
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Shadydale Elementary)3015
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900631
 29.9%
African American570380
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic315240
 23.8%
Pacific Islander01
White105
 50%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%95.2%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shadydale Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 604 students attended Shadydale Elementary.

Students at Shadydale Elementary are 58% African American, 40% Hispanic.

Shadydale Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Shadydale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Brook Middle
High : North Forest High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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