Longbranch Elementary

Summary:

Longbranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, Texas, serving 652 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Midlothian Independent School District, which is ranked 170 out of 968 districts in Texas, Longbranch consistently ranks among the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.

Longbranch Elementary's students demonstrate strong proficiency in reading and mathematics on the STAAR tests, with 65.38% of 3rd graders, 69.15% of 4th graders, and 61.11% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in reading, compared to 53.15%, 60.26%, and 62.8% for the district, and 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96% for the state. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its African American, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, which often rank in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. This suggests Longbranch has effective strategies in place to support the diverse needs of its student population, which is predominantly White (68.4%) with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (19.02%) compared to the district and state.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Midlothian ISD and the neighboring Red Oak Independent School District, Longbranch Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, Longbranch's 3rd grade STAAR Reading proficiency rate of 65.38% is significantly higher than the 44.44% at J.A. Vitovsky Elementary and 51.49% at Jean Coleman Elementary, both within the Midlothian ISD. This consistent academic excellence has earned Longbranch Elementary a reputation as a highly sought-after school choice for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6631 F M 1387
       Midlothian, TX  76065-5223


(469) 856-6200

District: Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
790th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,668 Help


Students who attend Longbranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walnut Grove Middle
High:    Midlothian Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Hispanic:
18.7%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longbranch Elementary ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Hispanic (18.7%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longbranch Elementary is 16.4, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longbranch Elementary is $9,668. 3 elementary schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longbranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Longbranch Elementary 790th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Longbranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Midlothian Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) 170th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longbranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.78 472nd 3465 86.4%
2005 82.25 327th 3475 90.6%
2006 84.49 195th 3476 94.4%
2007 81.67 345th 3724 90.7%
2008 81.33 407th 3768 89.2%
2009 83.54 290th 3884 92.5%
2010 81.98 342nd 3937 91.3%
2011 84.36 219th 4095 94.7%
2012 89.85 224th 4206 94.7%
2013 85.15 424th 4221 90.0%
2014 86.76 362nd 4260 91.5%
2015 86.15 402nd 4320 90.7%
2016 86.30 411th 4286 90.4%
2017 91.55 310th 4329 92.8%
2018 85.75 498th 4359 88.6%
2019 81.36 653rd 4479 85.4%
2021 94.01 240th 4578 94.8%
2022 87.53 448th 4581 90.2%
2023 83.58 624th 4647 86.6%
2024 79.07 790th 4675 83.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.06 451st 1112 59.4%
2021 54.44 404th 961 58.0%
2024 21.22 983rd 1114 11.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.78 455th 3558 87.2%
2019 72.13 506th 3684 86.3%
2021 70.19 555th 3799 85.4%
2022 73.49 561st 3952 85.8%
2023 69.33 722nd 4086 82.3%
2024 71.55 735th 4261 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.38 1411th 4264 66.9%
2019 52.84 1844th 4309 57.2%
2021 75.64 597th 4451 86.6%
2022 85.01 302nd 4477 93.3%
2023 60.97 1449th 4521 67.9%
2024 48.61 2285th 4560 49.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.62 677th 4306 84.3%
2019 77.89 717th 4348 83.5%
2021 93.84 208th 4499 95.4%
2022 87.18 398th 4561 91.3%
2023 82.12 619th 4588 86.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 194th 3106 93.8%
2019 72.42 636th 3184 80.0%
2021 73.20 756th 3006 74.9%
2022 70.65 725th 2958 75.5%
2023 76.00 250th 2980 91.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 389th 4240 90.8%
2019 73.04 665th 4295 84.5%
2021 72.65 625th 4331 85.6%
2022 50.13 2084th 4461 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.71 365th 4319 91.5%
2019 81.08 605th 4357 86.1%
2021 92.98 247th 4498 94.5%
2022 84.96 515th 4563 88.7%
2023 81.70 650th 4585 85.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.34 582nd 2483 76.6%
2019 78.25 308th 2515 87.8%
2022 90.77 114th 2421 95.3%
2023 86.12 181st 2443 92.6%
2024 82.69 211th 2421 91.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 439th 4168 89.5%
2019 78.38 514th 4188 87.7%
2021 88.95 253rd 4329 94.2%
2022 77.59 614th 4376 86.0%
2023 75.19 722nd 4401 83.6%
2024 81.51 475th 4431 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Longbranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.96 642nd 3127 79.5%
2019 68.61 837th 3142 73.4%
2021 84.98 235th 3082 92.4%
2022 74.37 575th 3082 81.3%
2023 67.31 905th 3106 70.9%
2024 61.36 1127th 3078 63.4%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, September 10, 2022

Open Quote Their motto of Lead, Love, Learn does NOT apply to all students. PUNISHMENT, DISCIPLINE, COMPLIANCE is a more accurate motto for how this school is run or TEARS, FEARS, LIES. That best describes the torment my child was put through at Longbranch Elementary in Misd. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Longbranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 348 2 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 383 2 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2000 407 1 2 35 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 443 5 1 32 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 364 6 0 45 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 364 6 0 45 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 461 14 2 56 4 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 495 12 4 78 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 575 23 5 78 4 n/a n/a 0 685
2007 618 28 4 84 4 n/a n/a 0 738
2008 625 36 17 104 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2009 594 40 5 88 3 n/a n/a 0 730
2010 587 39 4 86 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2011 562 30 3 94 1 0 12 0 702
2012 543 33 4 87 2 2 9 0 680
2013 548 35 5 98 2 0 8 0 696
2014 536 34 10 104 4 1 10 0 699
2015 526 36 7 119 2 1 14 0 705
2016 529 37 6 131 3 0 24 0 730
2017 351 28 3 88 0 0 21 0 491
2018 395 33 5 99 0 1 26 0 559
2019 418 30 4 111 0 0 31 0 594
2020 431 35 4 124 0 0 29 0 623
2021 386 29 1 104 0 0 27 0 547
2022 409 42 2 116 0 0 22 0 591
2023 446 63 2 116 0 0 25 0 652
2024 451 61 2 124 0 0 26 0 664

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 Longbranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 374 25.1 14.9 7.8
1999 415 30.5 13.6 10.4
2000 448 37.0 12.1 9.8
2001 485 33.9 14.3 9.9
2002 421 34.0 12.4 10.7
2003 421 34.0 12.4 10.7
2004 537 36.1 14.9 11.5
2005 594 40.5 14.7 11.6
2006 685 40.9 16.7 8.2
2007 738 46.7 15.8 9.5
2008 785 48.6 16.2 11
2009 730 46.4 15.7 10.3
2010 717 47.4 15.1 12.3
2011 702 46.7 15.0 15.8
2012 680 39.7 17.1 16.5
2013 696 39.6 17.5 15.2
2014 699 39.8 17.5 16.2
2015 705 43.0 16.3 14.3
2016 730 43.0 16.9 14
2017 491 32.1 15.2 14.3
2018 559 36.5 15.3 15.7
2019 594 37.8 15.7 16.2
2020 623 43.0 14.4 18.1
2021 547 37.9 14.4 18.1
2022 591 37.4 15.7 15.4
2023 652 42.4 15.3 19
2024 664 40.4 16.4 17.9

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 Longbranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 374 25.1 14.9 7.8
1999 415 30.5 13.6 10.4
2000 448 37.0 12.1 9.8
2001 485 33.9 14.3 9.9
2002 421 34.0 12.4 10.7
2003 421 34.0 12.4 10.7
2004 537 36.1 14.9 11.5
2005 594 40.5 14.7 11.6
2006 685 40.9 16.7 8.2
2007 738 46.7 15.8 9.5
2008 785 48.6 16.2 11
2009 730 46.4 15.7 10.3
2010 717 47.4 15.1 12.3
2011 702 46.7 15.0 15.8
2012 680 39.7 17.1 16.5
2013 696 39.6 17.5 15.2
2014 699 39.8 17.5 16.2
2015 705 43.0 16.3 14.3
2016 730 43.0 16.9 14
2017 491 32.1 15.2 14.3
2018 559 36.5 15.3 15.7
2019 594 37.8 15.7 16.2
2020 623 43.0 14.4 18.1
2021 547 37.9 14.4 18.1
2022 591 37.4 15.7 15.4
2023 652 42.4 15.3 19
2024 664 40.4 16.4 17.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longbranch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (8.1%) $7,234 (91.9%) $7,871
2020 $529 (6.0%) $8,361 (94.0%) $8,890
2021 $862 (8.9%) $8,806 (91.1%) $9,668

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longbranch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 653rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 624th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Longbranch Elementary)6666
   3rd Grade Reading (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longbranch Elementary)7670
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))5549
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Longbranch Elementary)5564
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))4756
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longbranch Elementary)6970
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Longbranch Elementary)6271
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))5862
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longbranch Elementary)6477
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))6459
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Longbranch Elementary)6934
 35%
   5th Grade Science (Midlothian Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594652
 9.8%
African American3063
 110%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic111116
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White418446
 6.7%
Two or More Races3125
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.2%19%
 2.9%


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Longbranch Elementary ranks 790th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Longbranch Elementary are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Longbranch Elementary.

Students who attend Longbranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walnut Grove Middle
High : Midlothian Heritage High School


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