Watts Elementary

Summary:

Watts Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cibolo, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 593. It is part of the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 558 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Watts Elementary has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 827 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year to a low of 3,943 out of 4,675 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance has been particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with its ranking for Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students all declining in recent years. Watts Elementary's test scores on the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests have consistently been below the district and state averages in both reading and mathematics.

Compared to other elementary schools within the Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD, Watts Elementary generally underperforms. For instance, Norma J. Paschal Elementary and John A. Sippel Elementary have higher statewide rankings and better test scores in both reading and mathematics. Additionally, Watts Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance compared to its peers. The school's spending per student, while increasing over the years, is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Randolph Elementary, which may also contribute to its academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 100 Deer Meadow
       Cibolo, TX  78108


(210) 619-4400

District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3943rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,979 Help


Students who attend Watts Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Barbara Jordan Intermediate
    Ray D Corbett J H
High:    Samuel Clemens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.2%
White:
36.1%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watts Elementary ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Watts Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.2%), White (36.1%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watts Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watts Elementary is $8,979, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watts Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Watts Elementary 3943rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Watts Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd) 558th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Watts Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.64 598th 3465 82.7%
2005 77.42 587th 3475 83.1%
2006 81.22 342nd 3476 90.2%
2007 77.05 622nd 3724 83.3%
2008 63.47 1447th 3768 61.6%
2009 62.74 1565th 3884 59.7%
2010 69.35 1165th 3937 70.4%
2011 75.64 789th 4095 80.7%
2012 71.36 1064th 4206 74.7%
2013 73.82 971st 4221 77.0%
2014 72.41 1084th 4260 74.6%
2015 75.29 989th 4320 77.1%
2016 73.17 1083rd 4286 74.7%
2017 72.67 956th 4329 77.9%
2018 75.41 827th 4359 81.0%
2019 70.21 1051st 4479 76.5%
2021 68.15 1197th 4578 73.9%
2022 37.27 2917th 4581 36.3%
2023 31.36 3312th 4647 28.7%
2024 21.71 3943rd 4675 15.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 349th 1046 66.6%
2019 61.72 413th 1112 62.9%
2021 53.25 428th 961 55.5%
2022 53.14 478th 1004 52.4%
2024 29.58 887th 1114 20.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.74 2112th 3558 40.6%
2019 41.06 1978th 3684 46.3%
2021 66.41 682nd 3799 82.0%
2022 53.20 1385th 3952 65.0%
2023 30.47 3096th 4086 24.2%
2024 45.44 2182nd 4261 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.61 2529th 4264 40.7%
2019 69.87 820th 4309 81.0%
2021 66.58 1042nd 4451 76.6%
2022 26.58 3714th 4477 17.0%
2023 28.24 3628th 4521 19.8%
2024 26.48 3792nd 4560 16.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.27 838th 4306 80.5%
2019 61.14 1443rd 4348 66.8%
2021 59.87 1515th 4499 66.3%
2022 37.28 2949th 4561 35.3%
2023 33.26 3207th 4588 30.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.58 671st 3106 78.4%
2019 76.99 207th 3184 93.5%
2021 75.46 641st 3006 78.7%
2022 47.27 1964th 2958 33.6%
2023 54.62 1716th 2980 42.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.84 3950th 4240 6.8%
2019 30.19 3383rd 4295 21.2%
2021 58.59 1285th 4331 70.3%
2022 20.99 4024th 4461 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.22 932nd 4319 78.4%
2019 77.02 750th 4357 82.8%
2021 73.81 929th 4498 79.3%
2022 38.60 2834th 4563 37.9%
2023 30.76 3350th 4585 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.33 188th 2483 92.4%
2019 56.79 884th 2515 64.9%
2021 63.26 613th 2444 74.9%
2022 63.02 662nd 2421 72.7%
2023 47.75 1141st 2443 53.3%
2024 41.00 1438th 2421 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.85 1074th 4168 74.2%
2019 74.61 666th 4188 84.1%
2021 68.65 936th 4329 78.4%
2022 26.52 3608th 4376 17.6%
2023 22.10 3854th 4401 12.4%
2024 19.65 3982nd 4431 10.1%
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Rank History for White students at Watts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.69 973rd 3127 68.9%
2019 54.97 1371st 3142 56.4%
2021 53.21 1363rd 3082 55.8%
2022 24.12 2613th 3082 15.2%
2023 35.56 2171st 3106 30.1%
2024 23.14 2629th 3078 14.6%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Open Quote Watts Elementary is located in a wonderful school district. From my experience the educators themselves are excellent. The Principal seems caring and does her best to communicate with parents. However, I gave the school two stars because of some very grave concerns. While, they have many programs in place for students and parents I believe a lot of it is for show. They also seem to rely heavily on testing and I feel that young children aren't prepared for this. This isn't something I expected from a Texas school as they do not follow common core. Unfortunately, they place a lot of pressure on students to preform at test level at very young ages. I am most of all not happy with the support staff. They are VERY rude and condescending. They have no concern for students or parents. Unforuntatley, support staff can make or break a school experience. For our family and others we know there have been some concerns about the support staff for a while now. They make it VERY hard to access the principal or vice principal as well which only makes the situations worse. We even tried to report an abuse concern and were turned away. I honestly realized at that point that the school was simply there to "educate" children, produce reports and check the box beyond that they really have no regard for our child. While the district may be one of the best in the area I will see that they don't always employeee the best staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Open Quote This is an amazing school, that is jam packed with wonderful teachers and faculty. The principle is fully invested in the success of each and every student, and knows them by name. I can not say enough good things about this school. I wish every child could attend an elementary school like Watts. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Watts Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 330 44 4 87 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 345 48 7 93 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 381 63 14 106 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 381 63 14 106 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 346 48 16 87 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 345 39 19 104 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 400 63 24 135 3 n/a n/a 0 625
2007 437 78 30 159 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2008 413 82 36 196 8 n/a n/a 0 735
2009 377 73 30 156 5 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 381 73 27 161 6 n/a n/a 0 648
2011 326 53 14 182 0 2 30 0 607
2012 335 54 14 196 0 2 26 0 627
2013 342 44 17 195 0 2 37 0 637
2014 362 42 8 236 2 1 34 0 685
2015 339 45 7 240 1 1 44 0 677
2016 318 44 6 267 0 0 33 0 668
2017 296 49 7 254 0 2 31 0 639
2018 280 53 7 238 0 0 34 0 612
2019 278 57 7 245 0 0 42 0 629
2020 286 55 6 259 0 1 43 0 650
2021 268 50 7 260 0 2 35 0 622
2022 253 58 13 252 0 1 46 0 623
2023 216 54 15 274 0 1 33 0 593
2024 185 51 14 232 0 0 31 0 513

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 Watts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 465 30.4 15.3 27.7
2001 493 32.4 15.2 21.1
2002 567 35.7 15.9 14.3
2003 567 35.7 15.9 14.3
2004 498 35.7 13.9 19.1
2005 507 36.0 14.1 16.8
2006 625 39.1 16.0 17.4
2007 707 47.3 14.9 15.6
2008 735 47.9 15.3 15.8
2009 641 45.4 14.1 16.2
2010 648 44.6 14.5 22.4
2011 607 41.6 14.5 24.7
2012 627 38.3 16.3 27.3
2013 637 37.4 17.0 25.6
2014 685 40.8 16.7 30.8
2015 677 40.0 16.9 32.3
2016 668 39.0 17.1 35.6
2017 639 40.0 15.9 33
2018 612 37.5 16.2 31.7
2019 629 34.5 18.2 37.2
2020 650 40.8 15.9 38.9
2021 622 39.7 15.6 38.6
2022 623 41.5 15.0 40.6
2023 593 39.4 15.0 44.5
2024 513 39.6 12.9 51.5

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 Watts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 465 30.4 15.3 27.7
2001 493 32.4 15.2 21.1
2002 567 35.7 15.9 14.3
2003 567 35.7 15.9 14.3
2004 498 35.7 13.9 19.1
2005 507 36.0 14.1 16.8
2006 625 39.1 16.0 17.4
2007 707 47.3 14.9 15.6
2008 735 47.9 15.3 15.8
2009 641 45.4 14.1 16.2
2010 648 44.6 14.5 22.4
2011 607 41.6 14.5 24.7
2012 627 38.3 16.3 27.3
2013 637 37.4 17.0 25.6
2014 685 40.8 16.7 30.8
2015 677 40.0 16.9 32.3
2016 668 39.0 17.1 35.6
2017 639 40.0 15.9 33
2018 612 37.5 16.2 31.7
2019 629 34.5 18.2 37.2
2020 650 40.8 15.9 38.9
2021 622 39.7 15.6 38.6
2022 623 41.5 15.0 40.6
2023 593 39.4 15.0 44.5
2024 513 39.6 12.9 51.5

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 Watts Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (5.8%) $7,787 (94.2%) $8,268
2020 $468 (5.5%) $7,991 (94.5%) $8,459
2021 $702 (7.8%) $8,277 (92.2%) $8,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watts Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1051st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3312th of 4647 Elementary schools
 47.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Watts Elementary)5034
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))4639
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Watts Elementary)5136
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))4632
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Watts Elementary)5234
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Watts Elementary)5538
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students629593
 5.7%
African American5754
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian715
 114.3%
Hispanic245274
 11.8%
Pacific Islander01
White278216
 22.3%
Two or More Races4233
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%44.5%
 7.3%


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Students who attend Watts Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barbara Jordan Intermediate
Middle : Ray D Corbett J H
High : Samuel Clemens High School

Students at Watts Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 36% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Watts Elementary.

Watts Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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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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