Summary
Campbell Elementary is a small PK-5 school in the Austin Independent School District (Isd), serving 180 students in the 78722 zip code, an area with significant socioeconomic diversity where about 74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Campbell has shown a dramatic turnaround, climbing from the 6th percentile statewide in 2021-2022 to the 43rd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating. This improvement is unmatched by nearby schools like Maplewood Elementary and Lee Elementary, which are consistently top-ranked (5-star) with low poverty rates, or Govalle Elementary, Harris Elementary, Zavala Elementary, and Oak Springs Elementary, which have remained in the bottom 12% with high poverty rates. Campbell sits as a "middle ground" option, with a 74% poverty rate and a 43rd percentile rank, making it a potential bridge school in a polarized neighborhood.
Despite this progress, Campbell faces critical challenges. A significant weakness is the "5th grade math cliff," where only 19.44% of 5th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, compared to 53.85% of 4th graders—a 34-point drop. Additionally, the school spends $16,740 per student, higher than Maplewood ($12,708) and Lee ($11,257) but lower than Zavala ($17,760), suggesting that investment alone isn't the solution. The school's recovery is fragile, as its overall ranking is heavily influenced by strong performance with some student groups, while outcomes for others lag significantly. If Campbell cannot improve results for its majority student population, its upward trajectory may plateau.
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