Summary
Coronado Elementary in Amarillo, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 435 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, located in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). This school has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past six years, rising from a low 24th percentile statewide ranking to a consistent 67th-69th percentile, now earning a solid 3-star rating. Its most standout feature is exceptional performance with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, with this group ranking in the 79th to 87th percentile—far outpacing the school's overall rank and indicating the school adds significant value for these learners.
Coronado's academic strengths are clear in Reading, where 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders consistently score well above both district and state averages. For example, 4th-grade Reading proficiency reached 68.25%, compared to the district's 52.64% and the state's 53.04%. However, the school shows a notable gender gap, with male students ranking in the 75th percentile and female students in the 56th percentile. In Mathematics, performance is mixed: early grades meet or exceed state averages, but 5th-grade math is a persistent challenge, with only 40% proficient in 2025-2026, below the state average of 47.38%. This "5th Grade Math Wall" has been a consistent weak spot for three years.
Compared to nearby schools, Coronado significantly outperforms Lamar Elementary (18th percentile), Wills Elementary (30th percentile), and Bivins Elementary (29th percentile), despite having a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 69.89%. It also holds its own against high-performing Wolflin Elementary (76th percentile), though Wolflin excels more evenly in both Reading and Math. While Coronado shines with low-SES and Hispanic students, support for African American and Special Education students has been inconsistent, suggesting room for growth in serving all its diverse learners.
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