Crockett Elementary

Crockett Elementary in Borger, TX, serves 357 students in 3rd and 4th grade within the Borger Independent School District (Isd), and recent data shows the school is in the bottom quarter of all Texas elementary schools, with a volatile and declining performance trend.

Academically, Crockett Elementary consistently trails state averages in core subjects. For example, only 33% of 3rd graders are proficient in reading compared to 51% statewide, and 28% are proficient in math versus 44% statewide. This underperformance is especially stark when compared to nearby schools like West Texas Elementary (74th percentile) and Sanford-Fritch Elementary (53rd percentile), which both exceed state averages. The school also struggles significantly with specific student groups: Special Education students rank in the 2nd percentile statewide, English Language Learners in the 8th percentile, and low-income students in the 12th percentile—a sharp drop from the previous year. Over 64% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, making these challenges particularly concerning.

Despite these struggles, there is a notable bright spot: Crockett’s Gifted and Talented program has historically performed well, ranking in the 62nd percentile in 2022-2023. This suggests the school has effective strategies for high-achieving students that could be applied more broadly. Additionally, the school’s per-student spending ($9,850) is higher than its district peers but lower than higher-performing nearby schools, and its student-to-teacher ratio (17.4:1) is much higher than at West Texas (11.1:1) or Sanford-Fritch (12.2:1). This combination of higher spending but worse outcomes indicates that resources may not be directed toward the most effective interventions, such as reducing class sizes or hiring specialized support staff.