Summary:
In Powderly, Texas, there is a single elementary school, Aaron Parker Elementary, serving grades PK-5 within the North Lamar Independent School District (Isd).
Aaron Parker Elementary has shown a dramatic and volatile performance history. After a significant drop to the 16th percentile in the 2024-2025 school year, the school rebounded strongly to the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, ranking 2,143rd out of 4,627 Texas elementary schools. This recovery is most evident in mathematics, where proficiency rates roughly doubled from the previous year. For instance, 3rd Grade Math proficiency reached 51.35%, notably outperforming the state average of 44.33%. However, the school still trails state averages in Reading and 4th Grade Math. With 246 students and a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio, the school serves a population where 63.41% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and spending per student is $11,144.
The school's standout feature is its academic turnaround, particularly in 3rd Grade Math, which is a clear strength. However, the extreme ranking volatility—from the 66th percentile to the 16th and back to the 54th—raises questions about long-term consistency. While the 2025-2026 data is encouraging, 4th Grade Reading proficiency (46.15%) remains below the state average (53.04%), suggesting a need for targeted literacy support. Parents should view the recent improvement as a positive sign but monitor future performance to see if this trajectory is sustainable.
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