Summary:
The Sanger Independent School District (Isd) is home to three elementary schools serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade: Clear Creek Elementary, Butterfield Elementary, and Chisholm Trail Elementary.
Butterfield Elementary is the standout school in the district, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. It consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in Reading and Math across all tested grades. For example, 3rd graders at Butterfield achieved a 70.93% proficiency rate in Reading, nearly 20 points above the state average. In contrast, Clear Creek Elementary has a 2-star rating and ranks in the 37th percentile, with proficiency rates below state averages in every subject. This performance gap is notable because both schools have nearly identical per-student spending (around $12,000), similar student-teacher ratios (about 18:1), and comparable percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (43-49%). This suggests the difference is driven by factors like instructional quality or school culture rather than resources.
An interesting finding is that both Butterfield and Clear Creek’s 5th graders performed above the state average in Science, indicating a district-wide strength in that subject. However, Chisholm Trail Elementary, which serves only Pre-K and Kindergarten, has no standardized test scores or ranking data available. This is a significant gap, as it makes it impossible to assess whether students are entering the other schools with a strong academic foundation. For parents, Butterfield is clearly the top choice for academic performance, while Clear Creek’s declining trajectory in early-grade Reading and Math is a concern worth investigating further.
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