Crawford Independent School District (Isd)

The Crawford Independent School District (Isd) is a small, high-performing district in Crawford, Texas, serving 596 students across two schools: Crawford Elementary (grades K-5) and Crawford High School (grades 6-12), both located on a single campus.

Both schools are standout performers, but they shine in different ways. Crawford Elementary is a powerhouse for academic growth, ranking in the 96th percentile among Texas elementary schools. Its reading proficiency averages 86.5% across grades 3-5, far exceeding the state average of about 54%. The school also saw a remarkable 28-point jump in 5th-grade math proficiency from 57.5% to 85.2% in just one year. In contrast, Crawford High School excels in consistency and college readiness, with a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.2% and an incredibly low dropout rate of 0.3%. Its English program is world-class, with 85.7% of students proficient in English II, and its Biology EOC exam proficiency stands at 89.4%. The high school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, compared to 15.7:1 at the elementary level.

Key takeaways include a "Social Studies Gap" at the 8th-grade level, where proficiency has remained below 30% for two consecutive years, a clear area for improvement. The district achieves top-5% rankings despite modest per-student spending ($11,446 at the high school and $9,169 at the elementary level), indicating efficient resource use and strong community support. Overall, the data reveals a seamless pipeline of success: students leave Crawford Elementary with a solid foundation and continue to excel at Crawford High School, culminating in exceptional graduation rates and college readiness.