Summary
Mohawk Elementary is a high-performing K-6 school in Richardson, TX, serving 492 students within the Richardson Independent School District (Isd), and it consistently ranks in the top 5% of all Texas elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2016. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1, the school provides a well-rounded education that stands out for its uniform excellence across all grade levels and subjects, unlike some nearby top schools that may have weaker areas. For instance, while Brentfield Elementary and Arapaho Classical Magnet also rank highly, Mohawk’s reading proficiency ranges from 80% to 85.71% and math from 64.94% to 83.33% across grades 3-6, a stark contrast to schools like Northrich Elementary or Dover Elementary, where proficiency rates often fall below 40%.
Mohawk’s most distinctive strength is its exceptional support for Special Education students, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide—a feat unmatched by any other school in the area and a model for the entire district. However, the school shows a notable vulnerability with its small population of economically disadvantaged students, whose performance dropped to the 57th percentile in 2025-2026 after being much higher in prior years, likely due to the small cohort size causing year-to-year swings. This is a key area for the school to monitor, especially given that nearby schools like Richardson Heights Elementary and Dover serve much higher percentages of low-income families.
Interestingly, Mohawk sits at the center of a "pocket of privilege" within RISD, where five nearby schools—including Bowie Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, and Canyon Creek Elementary—are all top-tier, while schools just a mile away struggle significantly. A consistent pattern is a "3rd-grade math dip," with proficiency in that grade (64.94%) notably lower than in 4th through 6th grades, suggesting a transition challenge as students move to intermediate concepts. Overall, Mohawk offers an elite education for most students, with its Special Education program as a standout, but it must ensure its economically disadvantaged students receive the same level of support to close the performance gap.
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