Crowley Independent School District (Isd)

The Crowley Independent School District (Isd) serves 23 schools in Texas, including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 17 elementary schools, and is ranked in the 16th percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges across the district.

Within this district, a few schools stand out as bright spots. Crowley Montessori Academy is the top-performing elementary school, ranking in the 65th percentile with strong reading scores, while Richard Allie Middle and H F Stevens Middle are exceptional in Algebra I, with proficiency rates of 86% and 73% respectively—far above the district average of 30%. In contrast, Mary Harris Elementary struggles the most, with only 2.9% of 5th graders proficient in Science, and Dallas Park Elementary saw a dramatic drop to the 6th percentile. The high schools, North Crowley High School and Crowley High School, both rank in the bottom third of Texas high schools, though they maintain graduation rates around 90%.

Key takeaways include the "Algebra I anomaly" where middle schools excel but high schools do not, and the inconsistent performance across grade levels, with high school outcomes uniformly low. The district's high economic disadvantage rate (averaging 77%) is a major factor, but schools like Sue Crouch Elementary show that success is possible despite high poverty. Overall, parents should note that while there are pockets of excellence, the district faces systemic challenges, especially at the high school level, and may want to explore standout programs like those at Richard Allie Middle or Crowley Montessori Academy.