Summary:
Markham, Texas, is served by a single public elementary school, Markham Elementary, which educates 255 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the high-performing Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd).
Markham Elementary is a standout school, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 5% of all elementary schools in Texas (95th to 96th percentile) for three consecutive years. This is particularly impressive given that over half of its students (51.76%) are economically disadvantaged, demonstrating the school's effectiveness in providing a high-quality education for all. The school's small size and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 create a community-focused environment where students thrive, consistently beating state averages by wide margins.
Key metrics show that 5th grade is a peak performance year, with students achieving 96% proficiency in Math and 88% proficiency in Reading in the 2025-2026 school year. While the school excels in Reading and Math, 5th Grade Science (65.52% proficient) is a relative weakness compared to its own high standards, though still well above the state average. The current 4th-grade cohort showed a notable decline in proficiency from the previous year, which warrants monitoring, but the overall trend for the school is one of exceptional, consistent academic success.
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