Summary:
The Itasca Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single elementary school, Itasca Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 276 students. This rural Texas school stands out for its high level of economic disadvantage, with 74.28% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and a notably low student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, which suggests smaller class sizes compared to state averages.
The most critical finding is a dramatic decline in academic performance between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. In 2024-2025, the school was performing at or above state averages in several areas, but by 2025-2026, it fell significantly below in every subject and grade level tested. This volatility is reflected in its state ranking, which dropped from the 45th percentile (2 stars) to the 15th percentile (1 star). Mathematics is a particular weakness, with 3rd and 4th graders scoring 30 and 31 percentage points below the state average in math, respectively. However, 5th graders showed relative strength, with reading scores nearly on par with the state average (57.78% vs. 58.47%).
Despite spending $10,650 per student—higher than the Texas state average—and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, the school's performance in the bottom 15th percentile raises questions about resource allocation. The 2024-2025 data also showed a 0% proficiency rate for 3rd Grade Reading (STAAR Spanish), which, while based on a small subgroup, highlights a potential area of concern for English Language Learner support. For parents, this school offers small class sizes but has experienced a sharp, recent decline in test scores that warrants close attention to math instruction and overall academic stability.
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