Summary
Haskell Elementary in Haskell, TX, is a small PK-5 school serving 277 students as part of the highly-rated Haskell Consolidated Independent School District, and it has shown a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, climbing from a 1-star rating to a consistent 3-star rating and now ranking in the 54th percentile statewide.
Compared to nearby Oliver Elementary in Stamford, Haskell stands out for its stronger overall performance and upward trend. Haskell currently ranks in the 54th percentile (3 stars), while Oliver is in the 34th percentile (2 stars). A key strength is 5th-grade math, where 65% of Haskell students are proficient—well above the state average of 47% and Oliver’s 47.5%. The school also achieves these results more efficiently, spending $11,443 per student compared to Oliver’s $14,181. However, Haskell shows a notable gender gap, with female students ranking in the 61st percentile and male students in the 46th percentile. Additionally, while the school excels in upper grades, 3rd-grade math is a persistent weakness, with only 21% of 3rd graders proficient in 2024-2025, less than half the state average.
One of the most interesting findings is the "5th Grade Effect": students often enter behind grade level but accelerate significantly by 5th grade, particularly in math, where they consistently outperform the state. This suggests effective teaching and learning interventions in the upper grades. The school also faces challenges in serving its low-socioeconomic status students, who make up nearly 74% of the student body, with recent performance dropping to the 31st percentile. Despite these hurdles, Haskell’s decade-long improvement from the 16th percentile to the 54th percentile is a testament to effective changes in leadership and instruction, making it a solid choice for families seeking a school that helps students grow over time.
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