The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Science. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastridge El
Eastridge Elementary serves prekindergarten through fifth grade in Amarillo's northeast corridor, a location within an active neighborhood development zone. The school enrolls a diverse student body with a substantial Asian enrollment alongside significant Black, Hispanic, and white representation. An overwhelming majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, marking the school as serving a community with considerable economic need.
The 2024-25 STAAR results reveal academic performance that sits between low and moderate across tested grades and subjects. In third-grade math, proficiency reached just about a third of students; this improved to roughly half of fourth graders and a bit higher in fifth grade. English language arts showed similar patterns: third grade around half proficient, fourth grade below half, fifth grade over half. Fifth-grade science proficiency held near half. Across all subjects measured, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Potter County's districts, a meaningful position, though the raw numbers point to learning gaps that warrant attention. About four in five students reached the "approaches" level (the entry threshold), while only about a quarter reached "masters," the highest tier.
The school's standing within the county comparison cohort reflects relative strength, yet the grade-by-grade data inside these proficiency rates shows a trend worth noting: younger tested students (third grade) consistently score lower than older peers, suggesting either cohort effects or a need to examine early literacy and numeracy instruction. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, along with any programs in place to address math gains in particular.
The school's neighborhood is actively evolving. Amarillo's growth has been concentrated on the south and southwest sides in recent years, but northeast Amarillo, where Eastridge sits, is also planned for investment. A publicly reported 2022 Eastridge Neighborhood Plan identified a railroad overpass on Northeast 24th Street as a priority to improve pedestrian safety and walkability in the area, a project publicly noted as under engineering review. This suggests the city sees Eastridge as a place worth infrastructure improvements, a signal of neighborhood trajectory.
Housing in the 79107 zip code is modest in price relative to state benchmarks and below national averages, making it accessible for working families. Rents are moderate and stable. The area's economic context reflects a city anchored by healthcare, government, defense, food processing, and energy employment, with steady but moderate regional growth and employment. Amarillo is publicly reported to have ranked highly for midsize-city growth in 2025.
Eastridge is a regular public school, not charter or magnet. The data does not specify the school's approach to instruction, specialized programs, or staffing. Without additional information about curriculum, interventions, or school-specific supports, it is difficult to characterize the learning environment beyond what test performance shows. For families considering Eastridge, a direct conversation with school leadership about early-grade instructional strategies and what supports are available for students working below grade level would be prudent.
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