Summary:
Apple Springs Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Apple Springs Elementary, a small rural school for grades PK through 6 with just 83 students and a high level of economic need, as 75.9% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Apple Springs Elementary shows a striking contrast in academic performance. The school’s 5th Grade Science STAAR scores are a standout strength, reaching 57.14% proficiency in 2024-2025—nearly double the state average of 29.57%. However, mathematics is a consistent challenge, with 6th Grade Math dropping to just 5.56% proficiency in 2024-2025, far below the state average of 37.68%. The school’s overall state ranking has been volatile, falling from the 43rd percentile (2-star) in 2024-2025 to the 19th percentile (1-star) in 2025-2026, placing the district at 836 out of 951 in Texas.
Despite favorable resources—a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1 and spending of $11,266 per student—outcomes remain below state averages, likely reflecting the challenges of high economic disadvantage. The small enrollment means each grade has fewer than 20 students, so a shift of just 2-3 students passing a test can swing proficiency by 10-15 points, making year-over-year comparisons less reliable. For example, 3rd Grade Reading plummeted from 53.33% (above state average) in 2024-2025 to 18.18% in 2025-2026. This volatility underscores the need to focus on consistent math instruction while building on the school’s clear science success.
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