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Saigling Elementary School vs. Wells Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Saigling Elementary School
3600 Matterhorn Dr
Plano, TX 75075
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wells Elementary School
3427 Mission Ridge Rd
Plano, TX 75023
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Saigling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saigling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
306 students
494 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saigling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saigling Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wells Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saigling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saigling Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#900 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1093 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saigling Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wells Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saigling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saigling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saigling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Saigling Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wells Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
49
82
Grade 1 Students
36
60
Grade 2 Students
59
91
Grade 3 Students
50
84
Grade 4 Students
56
92
Grade 5 Students
56
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saigling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saigling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saigling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saigling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saigling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saigling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saigling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saigling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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