Summary:
The Andrews Independent School District (Isd) serves 4,209 students across six schools—three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools—in a Texas community where economic challenges vary significantly, with free or reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 43% to 66%.
The district’s standout is Andrews High School, which earns a 3-star rating with a 97.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, making it the highest-performing traditional school. In contrast, Andrews Education Center, an alternative high school with only 38 students and the highest poverty rate (65.79%), struggles with a 63% graduation rate and test scores far below district averages, despite receiving the most funding per student ($15,939) and the smallest class sizes (7.6:1). Andrews Middle is a bright spot in math: 62.46% of 8th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 47.24%, even as its reading scores lag. Meanwhile, Underwood Elementary (grades 4-5) faces the most consistent struggles, with only 32.15% of 4th graders proficient in math versus 49.28% statewide, earning it a 1-star rating. Devonian Elementary (grades 2-3) shows slightly below-average scores, while Clearfork Elementary (PK-1) has no test data available.
A key takeaway is the sharp performance decline from primary to upper elementary grades, suggesting a systemic challenge in the 4th-5th grade curriculum. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR test scores at Underwood and Devonian are dramatically lower than English versions—for example, 0% of 5th graders at Underwood were proficient in math on the Spanish test—pointing to insufficient support for English Language Learners. The district’s overall 2-star rating (31st percentile) masks these wide disparities, making it essential for parents to compare individual schools carefully.
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