Summary
Boyd Elementary in Boyd, TX, is a PK-4 school serving 541 students within the Boyd Independent School District (Isd), and it has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, rising from the 39th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating for the last two years. This consistent improvement sets it apart from nearby schools like Carson Elementary (Decatur ISD), which has remained in the 26th-31st percentile range, and Prairie View Elementary (Northwest ISD), which has consistently ranked in the 14th-22nd percentile. Even the high-performing Young Elementary (Decatur ISD), while ranking higher in the 72nd-81st percentile, has seen a slight decline from its peak, whereas Boyd is still rising.
Boyd Elementary is exceptionally effective at serving its economically disadvantaged students, with over half (54.34%) eligible for free or reduced lunch. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranked in the 85th percentile statewide for this subgroup, earning a 4-star rating—a remarkable achievement compared to Young Elementary (57.08% FRL, 72nd percentile) and Springtown Elementary (55.15% FRL, 63rd percentile). The school also excels in 4th-grade mathematics, with a proficiency rate of 56.99% that significantly outpaces the state average (49.28%) and is the highest among comparable nearby schools, including Springtown Elementary (53.72%) and Liberty Elementary (35.45%).
Boyd Elementary achieves this high performance with a relatively low per-student spending of $9,243, significantly less than many nearby schools that are not performing as well, such as Springtown Reno Elementary ($11,818) and Prairie View Elementary ($11,757). This cost-effective excellence makes it a high-value school for the community. While the school has shown dramatic improvement across nearly every student subgroup—including a 66-point jump for English Language Learners and a 52-point jump for Special Education students—it is worth noting that White student performance is a relative weakness, ranking in the 32nd percentile. Overall, Boyd Elementary’s consistent upward trend and strong support for diverse learners make it a standout choice in the area.
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