Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Summary:

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 495. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary faces several challenges, including a student population that is over 98% Hispanic and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.71% to 89.9% over the past three school years. Academically, the school has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 3706 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools and received a 1-star rating. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but struggles with English Language Learners and students in special education.

Despite these challenges, Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending level, ranging from $9,253 to $10,178 over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio, fluctuating between 13:1 and 15.1:1 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention to its students. When compared to other nearby schools in the United Independent School District and the Laredo Independent School District, Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary generally performs below average on STAAR assessments, particularly in mathematics and science, but does outperform some of its peers, such as Bonnie L Garcia Elementary, in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5511 Fairfield
       Laredo, TX  78043


(956) 473-2600

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2516th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,178 Help


Students who attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Antonio Gonzalez Middle
High:    United South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.7%
Asian:
0.6%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Compare Details Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.7%), Asian (0.6%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary is 15.1, which is the 11th best among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary is $10,178, which is the 13th highest among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary 2516th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.31 3655th 3884 5.9%
2010 23.21 3519th 3937 10.6%
2011 34.68 3186th 4095 22.2%
2012 31.85 3332nd 4206 20.8%
2013 19.82 3804th 4221 9.9%
2014 22.78 3708th 4260 13.0%
2015 53.07 2163rd 4320 49.9%
2016 43.56 2623rd 4286 38.8%
2017 45.15 2233rd 4329 48.4%
2018 52.36 1872nd 4359 57.1%
2019 49.75 2063rd 4479 53.9%
2021 22.08 3706th 4578 19.0%
2022 56.55 1777th 4581 61.2%
2023 53.41 1979th 4647 57.4%
2024 44.52 2516th 4675 46.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.22 1597th 3226 50.5%
2019 42.28 1979th 3333 40.6%
2021 20.66 3171st 3446 8.0%
2022 46.67 1837th 3487 47.3%
2023 52.42 1554th 3556 56.3%
2024 46.27 1837th 3638 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.92 1588th 3558 55.4%
2019 63.01 810th 3684 78.0%
2021 31.87 2654th 3799 30.1%
2022 35.24 2640th 3952 33.2%
2023 44.55 1983rd 4086 51.5%
2024 57.52 1404th 4261 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.26 1480th 4264 65.3%
2019 58.31 1479th 4309 65.7%
2021 25.59 3702nd 4451 16.8%
2022 66.44 1083rd 4477 75.8%
2023 64.51 1225th 4521 72.9%
2024 58.32 1607th 4560 64.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 1617th 4306 62.4%
2019 57.61 1629th 4348 62.5%
2021 21.04 3812th 4499 15.3%
2022 43.46 2561st 4561 43.9%
2023 50.84 2091st 4588 54.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 1825th 3106 41.2%
2019 48.06 2097th 3184 34.1%
2021 25.58 2448th 3006 18.6%
2022 55.27 1635th 2958 44.7%
2023 69.95 825th 2980 72.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.62 762nd 4240 82.0%
2019 56.26 1560th 4295 63.7%
2021 22.72 3872nd 4331 10.6%
2022 70.37 818th 4461 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 2271st 4319 47.4%
2019 41.95 2531st 4357 41.9%
2021 26.43 3431st 4498 23.7%
2022 63.62 1397th 4563 69.4%
2023 55.30 1836th 4585 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.32 1412th 4168 66.1%
2019 57.64 1524th 4188 63.6%
2021 28.03 3367th 4329 22.2%
2022 62.85 1285th 4376 70.6%
2023 60.27 1465th 4401 66.7%
2024 55.42 1736th 4431 60.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 6 4 5 798 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2010 7 2 4 891 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2011 2 1 4 869 2 0 0 0 878
2012 3 0 4 837 1 0 0 0 845
2013 2 0 6 832 0 0 0 0 840
2014 0 1 7 832 0 0 0 0 840
2015 0 0 4 793 0 0 0 0 797
2016 1 0 6 797 0 0 0 0 804
2017 0 0 1 760 0 0 0 0 761
2018 0 1 2 692 0 0 0 0 695
2019 0 2 8 691 0 0 0 0 701
2020 1 1 7 675 0 0 0 0 684
2021 1 0 3 582 0 0 0 0 586
2022 1 0 5 488 2 0 0 0 496
2023 1 0 4 488 2 0 0 0 495
2024 3 0 4 622 1 0 0 0 630

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 813 49.8 16.3 86.6
2010 904 53.9 16.7 87.3
2011 878 53.7 16.3 87.8
2012 845 48.6 17.3 85.2
2013 840 48.6 17.2 84.9
2014 840 47.6 17.6 83.6
2015 797 47.0 16.9 86.8
2016 804 47.0 17.1 87.2
2017 761 43.5 17.4 86.6
2018 695 41.1 16.8 86.3
2019 701 39.2 17.8 87.3
2020 684 40.7 16.7 86.7
2021 586 39.6 14.7 87.7
2022 496 37.8 13.0 88.3
2023 495 32.6 15.1 89.9
2024 630 41.5 15.1 92.1

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 Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 813 49.8 16.3 86.6
2010 904 53.9 16.7 87.3
2011 878 53.7 16.3 87.8
2012 845 48.6 17.3 85.2
2013 840 48.6 17.2 84.9
2014 840 47.6 17.6 83.6
2015 797 47.0 16.9 86.8
2016 804 47.0 17.1 87.2
2017 761 43.5 17.4 86.6
2018 695 41.1 16.8 86.3
2019 701 39.2 17.8 87.3
2020 684 40.7 16.7 86.7
2021 586 39.6 14.7 87.7
2022 496 37.8 13.0 88.3
2023 495 32.6 15.1 89.9
2024 630 41.5 15.1 92.1

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 Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $766 (8.2%) $8,632 (91.8%) $9,398
2020 $715 (7.7%) $8,539 (92.3%) $9,253
2021 $1,343 (13.2%) $8,835 (86.8%) $10,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2063rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1979th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)2143
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)3835
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)3737
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)5234
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)5064
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)6162
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary)5643
 13%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students701495
 29.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian02
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic691488
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.3%89.9%
 2.6%


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Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary ranks 2516th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Antonio Gonzalez Middle
High : United South High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary.

Students at Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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