Grandview-Hopkins Elementary

Grandview-Hopkins Elementary is a very small, rural K-6 school in Groom, TX, serving just 49 students as the sole campus of the Grandview-Hopkins Independent School District (Isd).

This school offers a highly personalized learning environment with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1, far smaller than nearby schools like White Deer Elementary (11.3:1) or Lamar Elementary (about 15:1). It also spends a remarkable $27,536 per student—nearly three times what White Deer Elementary spends. However, despite these resource advantages, academic performance has been inconsistent. The school’s statewide ranking has swung dramatically, from the 87th percentile down to the 39th percentile and back up to the 52nd percentile over the past decade. For example, while 5th-grade Reading has been a consistent bright spot (71.43% proficient in 2024-2025, well above the state average), 3rd-grade proficiency in Reading and Math (37.5%) has lagged behind state averages. This volatility is typical for very small schools, where a single strong or weak class can shift overall metrics significantly.

One notable concern is the sharp decline of a single cohort: a standout 3rd-grade class in 2023-2024 (71.4% proficient in both subjects) saw its proficiency drop dramatically the following year as 4th graders. This suggests the school may need to focus on building a more consistent instructional program across all grades. On a positive note, the Grandview-Hopkins Independent School District (Isd) (55th percentile) significantly outperforms the nearby Pampa Independent School District (Isd) (21st percentile) and is on par with White Deer Independent School District (Isd) (60th percentile). For parents, Grandview-Hopkins offers the intimacy and resources of a small school, but with the understanding that academic outcomes can vary significantly from year to year and grade to grade.