Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)

The Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd) is a mid-sized Texas district serving approximately 10 schools, including six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, with a diverse student population where roughly half to over two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Standout schools in the district include Martin Walker Elementary, which leads academically with a 78th percentile state ranking and the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7:1), consistently outperforming district and state averages in Reading and Math. House Creek Elementary is another top performer, excelling in Reading and historically earning 4-star ratings. At the high school level, Copperas Cove High School stands out with a 98% graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate, though Algebra I remains a weakness. In contrast, Crossroads High School, an alternative campus, struggles significantly with a 57% graduation rate and 10.5% dropout rate, despite spending the most per student ($12,336).

Key district-wide challenges include elementary math, where 3rd-grade proficiency in 2025-2026 fell below state averages at all six elementary schools, and science, which is the lowest-performing subject across all grade levels. Middle schools like S C Lee J H and Copperas Cove J H show a performance dip compared to top elementary schools, with scores often below state averages in 6th and 7th grades. Overall, the district ranks in the 58th percentile statewide, with elementary schools like C R Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary, J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary, Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary, and Hettie Halstead Elementary showing varied performance, highlighting the need for targeted support in math and science across the district.