Summary
Reagan Elementary is a small, rural PK-5 school in Quanah, Texas, serving 196 students within the Quanah Independent School District (Isd), where about 76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school stands out for its strong structural advantages, including a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 and above-average per-pupil spending of $14,625, yet recent academic results reveal a mixed picture that parents should carefully consider.
Mathematics is a clear strength, with the school outperforming the state average in every grade tested in the most recent year—most notably in 3rd grade, where 63.64% of students were proficient compared to the state's 44.33%. However, Reading is a significant area of concern, with scores falling well below state averages, particularly in 4th grade (29.03% proficient vs. 53.04% statewide) and 5th grade (40% vs. 58.47%). This represents a sharp decline from just a few years ago, when the school was outperforming the state in all Reading grades. Additionally, Science has been a consistent bright spot, with 5th-grade scores significantly above state averages in recent years, suggesting a strong curriculum or effective teacher in that subject.
The school's performance is notably volatile from year to year, a common challenge for small schools where a single cohort can dramatically swing results. A widening gender achievement gap has emerged, with female students ranking in the 59th percentile statewide while male students rank in the 36th percentile—a gap that has tripled since 2022-2023. There are also troubling trends for Special Education and At-Risk students, whose rankings have dropped sharply. Given the school's ample resources, these patterns suggest that the issue may lie more in instructional strategy or curriculum implementation than in funding or staffing. There are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, making Reagan Elementary the primary option for families in this rural area.
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