Summary:
The Crandall Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 6,922 students across 8 schools—one high school, one middle school, and six elementary schools—and is ranked in the 17th percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges compared to other Texas districts.
Within the district, Noble Reed Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 47th percentile, despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (70.75%) and the largest class sizes (18.8:1). In contrast, W A Martin Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 0-star rating and only 5th percentile ranking, struggling particularly in math and science. Crandall Middle shows a bright spot in advanced math, with 75.7% proficiency in Algebra I, but its 7th-grade math scores are the district's lowest at just 11.84% proficient. Crandall High School maintains a strong 96.1% graduation rate but struggles with Algebra I proficiency (22.46%), while performing better in Biology (64.27%) and U.S. History (65.54%). Other elementary schools, such as Nola Kathryn Wilson and Hollis T Dietz, show inconsistent year-over-year performance, with ratings fluctuating between 1 and 2 stars.
A critical district-wide weakness is mathematics, with proficiency often falling 15-20 points below state averages, and 5th-grade science scores are alarmingly low (e.g., 6.06% at Nola Kathryn Wilson). Spending per student ranges from $9,293 to $10,355, but there is no clear link between spending and performance—Noble Reed outperforms despite spending less than the high school. The "Noble Reed Paradox" demonstrates that effective school-level strategies can overcome demographic challenges, while the "Middle School Math Cliff" highlights a systemic issue in math instruction for 7th graders. Overall, parents should note that while some schools excel in specific areas, the district faces broad challenges in core subjects, particularly math and science.
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