The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Moody El
Moody Elementary is a small public school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in the town of Moody, a compact community in McLennan County on the edge of the Waco metropolitan area. The school enrolls roughly small-sized enrollment typical for its grade band, with more than a substantial share of families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic population and smaller numbers of Black students and students of other backgrounds.
In the most recent state testing cycle, Moody Elementary's proficiency results in reading and math show modest performance. In third grade, reading proficiency stood below half the class meeting grade-level standards, with math proficiency similarly low. Fourth grade showed more strength in reading, with a majority of students meeting that standard, while math proficiency in the same grade remained below half. Across both grades and subjects combined, roughly a midpoint share of tested students met or exceeded proficiency. The school showed slightly stronger overall results in reading than in math across the grade span tested.
These results place the school below the midpoint among the county's districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. A parent may want to discuss with the school directly what instructional priorities are in place to strengthen math performance, particularly given that math proficiency lags behind reading at both grade levels tested.
The school sits within Moody ISD, which serves the town and surrounding area. In 2023, the district placed a substantial bond proposition before voters for school facilities construction, renovation, and equipment acquisition. The outcome of that vote and whether bond funds have begun flowing would affect capital improvements and the district's tax picture going forward, and a parent considering the area may want to ask the school or district about facility plans.
Moody is a small town with a long history in McLennan County, historically centered on a downtown business district and railroad corridor. Population has remained relatively stable over several decades after earlier fluctuations in the early-to-mid twentieth century. Housing values in the area are modest compared to national and state benchmarks, and rent as a share of household income is lower than the national norm, suggesting a relatively affordable housing market.
The school's location puts it in a stable, low-density residential community rather than a growth corridor. Families choosing this school are typically seeking a small-school elementary experience in an established town setting. State testing data for kindergarten through second grade is not reported, so this snapshot draws on third and fourth grade results alone. The school does not report several student-support metrics such as special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, or chronic absenteeism; a parent seeking detail on how the school serves students with identified needs should ask the school directly.
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