Summary
Fannin Elementary in Bryan, TX, is a PK-4 school serving 364 students within the Bryan Independent School District (Isd), where over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the school is showing strong recent improvement after years of lower rankings.
Fannin Elementary is a school on the rise. After ranking in the bottom third of Texas elementary schools for years, it has climbed to its highest state percentile ranking in recent history, reaching the 41st percentile in 2025-2026. This positive momentum sets it apart from nearby schools like Anson Jones Elementary, which has dropped to the 18th percentile over the same period. A key strength is the school's exceptional performance with its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, who ranked in the 62nd percentile statewide—a sign that the school is adding significant value for this group. However, there is a notable gap in performance between genders: male students ranked in the 60th percentile, while female students ranked in the 18th percentile, suggesting a need to examine differences in academic experiences. The school also invests heavily in smaller class sizes, with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,230, which is higher than peers like Mitchell Elementary ($10,484, 14.6:1 ratio).
Academically, Fannin shows mixed results. In 3rd grade, it outperforms the district average in reading (50% proficient) and math (40.6% proficient), but 4th grade scores fall behind the district in both subjects. The school's special education services have been volatile, jumping from the 1st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating significant changes or cohort differences. Nearby Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center, which serves a similarly high-need population, has achieved consistently higher overall rankings (57th-70th percentile) and strong math scores, setting a benchmark for Fannin's continued improvement. Overall, Fannin's effective strategies for Hispanic and low-SES students are a foundation to build upon as it works to close the gender gap and sustain its upward trend.
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