The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in English language arts. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kline Whitis El
Kline Whitis Elementary is a regular public school serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Lampasas, with an enrollment that spans seven grade levels. About half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is demographically diverse within its region, with a majority white population alongside a substantial Hispanic population and smaller numbers of students from other backgrounds.
The school's most recent state testing data covers fourth and fifth grade students in English language arts and fourth grade in math, the grades and subjects tested in the primary years. In fourth grade, English language arts proficiency runs at a solid level, with most students meeting or exceeding the standard. Fourth grade math proficiency sits considerably lower, with fewer than half the students reaching proficiency. Fifth grade shows a notably different picture in English language arts, where proficiency climbs to a stronger level. Testing data for third grade and a small fifth grade science cohort either did not register enough students for reportable results or came through on Spanish language assessments with insufficient sample sizes to be meaningful.
When looking across all tested subjects and grades at the school, a majority of students are meeting or approaching proficiency. The school performs in the top quartile among the districts in Lampasas County on this combined index. Reading and language arts are a relative strength, with a substantial majority of students at or above the "approaches" level. Math shows a wider spread, with most students reaching that threshold but noticeably fewer advancing to the "meets" and "masters" levels. A parent may want to look into what math support or intervention structures the school has in place, particularly in the upper elementary grades where performance lags behind English language arts.
The school is situated in Lampasas County, where housing values sit near state benchmarks and remain accessible compared to national markets. The economic environment shows moderate mortgage rates and unemployment rates consistent with recent national conditions. The housing market in the area is relatively stable.
State testing data is the primary measure available for the school. Enrollment counts, demographic breakdowns, and eligibility for free and reduced-price lunch are reported here. Information on staff, discipline, attendance, special education and English learner enrollment, and broader district-level changes was not available in the data provided. For families considering the school, the recent test results and the county comparison give a concrete picture of where fourth and fifth graders are performing in core subjects, but a visit and conversation with the school about its full range of services, class sizes, and instructional approach would fill in the gaps this data alone cannot show.
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