Summary:
The Community Independent School District (Isd) in Texas oversees five elementary schools (PK-5) that serve a diverse mix of students, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 52.15% and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.
McClendon Elementary stands out as the district's top academic performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and leading in 3rd and 4th Grade Reading and Math, despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.77%). In contrast, Nesmith Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 1-star rating and significant struggles in Math, where 3rd Grade proficiency dropped to just 28.57%. John & Barbara Roderick Elementary shows the most improvement, jumping 17 percentile points in state ranking from 30th to 47th, driven by gains in 3rd Grade Reading and 4th Grade Math. Mildred B Ellis Elementary is a hidden gem, excelling in 5th Grade with the district's highest Reading (63.77%) and Math (56.52%) scores, while Mary Lou Dodson Elementary ranks in the 55th percentile for 2025-2026.
A key takeaway is that 5th Grade Math is a district-wide weakness, with proficiency rates far below state averages, and 5th Grade Science is also a challenge, averaging just 20.91% compared to the state's 29.57%. Notably, higher spending does not guarantee better results—Nesmith spent $10,411 per student but performed poorly, while McClendon achieved top results with $9,096 per student. Additionally, McClendon's Spanish-language STAAR testing reveals a significant gap, with 5th Grade Reading proficiency at only 15.38% versus 62% in English, highlighting a need for targeted support for English Language Learners.
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