Parkway Elementary

Parkway Elementary in Monahans, TX, serves 646 students in grades 3 through 6 and is the largest elementary campus in the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District (Isd), with nearly 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school has experienced a volatile performance trend: after a significant turnaround from the 4th percentile in 2019 to the 40th percentile in 2021, recent data for the 2025-2026 school year shows a sharp decline back to the 22nd percentile (1-star rating), indicating that past improvements may have stalled or reversed.

A key differentiator is the performance gap with Wink Elementary, located just 20 miles away in the Wink-Loving Independent School District (Isd). Wink consistently outperforms Parkway, ranking in the 72nd percentile (4-star) in 2025-2026 compared to Parkway’s 22nd percentile. For example, in 4th Grade Mathematics, Wink scored 75% proficient versus Parkway’s 23.61%. This disparity may be linked to resource allocation: Wink spends $21,382 per student with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, while Parkway spends $11,221 per student with a ratio of 20.7:1. Parkway also shows a critical weakness in Mathematics across all grade levels, with scores ranging from 20.51% to 35.29%, well below state averages.

Interestingly, Parkway demonstrates a "two-school" dynamic: its Gifted and Talented program ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide (4-star), suggesting excellent support for high-achieving students. However, other subgroups, including Special Education and low-income students, rank in the bottom 20% of the state. This concentration of resources on top performers may leave the majority of students without adequate intervention. With no direct academic peer within its own district—since Tatom Elementary and George Cullender Kind serve only PK-2—Parkway’s volatile trajectory and math struggles warrant close attention from parents.