Summary:
The New Deal Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single elementary school, New Deal Elementary, which serves 272 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade in a community where 62% of students are economically disadvantaged.
New Deal Elementary is a school on a clear upward trajectory. Over the past three years, its state ranking has jumped dramatically from the 12th percentile to the 30th percentile, signaling that recent changes are driving real improvement. The school’s strongest subject is Reading, where 4th-grade proficiency (52%) is nearly on par with the state average (53%). Notably, this reverses the typical "4th-grade slump," as 4th graders outperform 3rd graders in reading by a significant margin. Mathematics remains the biggest challenge, with a wide gap between the school’s scores and the state average, particularly in 4th grade (32% vs. 49%). However, the gap is narrowing in 3rd grade, suggesting focused efforts are beginning to pay off.
Key metrics paint a picture of a school doing more with less. The student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 is very low, allowing for individualized attention that likely supports the recent gains in reading. Per-student spending is $9,966, below the national average, yet the school is achieving measurable progress. The district overall holds a 2 out of 5 star rating, but the elementary school’s rapid improvement—especially in reading—makes it a standout for parents seeking a school that is actively closing the gap with state averages despite serving a high-needs population.
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