Summary:
The three elementary schools in the Perryton Independent School District (Isd) serve 845 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in Perryton, Texas, a community where roughly two-thirds of students face economic disadvantage.
Edwin F Williams Intermediate (grades 4-5) stands out as the academic powerhouse, particularly in mathematics. Its 5th graders achieved a 67.81% math proficiency rate in 2025-2026, a remarkable 20.43 percentage points above the state average. This school also has the highest per-student spending ($11,364) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.5:1). In contrast, James L Wright Elementary (grades 1-3) demonstrates exceptional efficiency, producing the strongest early-grade math results despite having the lowest spending ($8,772/student) and a higher student-teacher ratio (14.5:1). Its 3rd graders scored 10.06 points above the state in math, showing a successful intervention that boosted proficiency from 46.53% to 54.39% year-over-year. Perryton Kinder (PK-K) serves as the foundational entry point with the highest economic disadvantage rate (68.26%) and largest class sizes (15.2:1), though it does not participate in STAAR testing.
A clear "math pipeline" emerges across the district, with 3rd and 5th graders excelling while 4th graders experience a temporary dip. However, reading remains a district-wide challenge, with all tested grades falling below state averages. The Spanish language test reveals a significant gap, with English Learner students scoring 16-35 percentage points lower on Spanish exams compared to English versions. This suggests the bilingual program may need additional support to ensure students develop literacy skills effectively while transitioning to English instruction.
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