Crosbyton Consolidated Independent School District Pre K-12

Crosbyton Consolidated Independent School District Pre K-12 is a small, rural school in Crosbyton, TX, serving 316 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a high-poverty community where over 85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable ability to keep students in school and on track to graduate. It has maintained a perfect 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years and achieved a 100% graduation rate in three of the last four years. This is a significant strength, especially when compared to the nearby Lorenzo Independent School District (Isd), which reported a slightly higher 0.8% dropout rate. The school also benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, allowing for more individualized attention, though Lorenzo’s ratio is even lower at 8.4:1. Notably, Crosbyton Consolidated Independent School District spends about $16,376 per student—nearly $3,400 less than Lorenzo—yet achieves better retention, suggesting efficient use of resources.

However, academic performance on state assessments is a major concern, particularly in mathematics. Proficiency rates in elementary and middle school math are critically low, with 0% in 5th and 6th Grade Math and only 8.7% in 4th Grade Math. This creates an "Algebra I bottleneck," with just 31.82% of students passing the high school gateway exam. There are bright spots, such as a 77% proficiency rate in 8th Grade Science and a 54% rate in 8th Grade Math, both exceeding state averages. Overall, the school excels at providing a supportive environment that keeps students in school, but it faces a clear challenge in translating that support into consistent academic growth, especially in math.