Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in the 75110 zip code of Corsicana, Texas, serving grades Pre-K through 4th, where the community faces profound economic challenges with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 83.4%.
Bowie Elementary is the clear academic leader, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 59th percentile statewide—a standout achievement given the Corsicana Independent School District (ISD) ranks in the 16th percentile. Bowie’s 4th-grade Math proficiency rate of 68.47% is nearly 30 points higher than the next best school and 19 points above the state average, suggesting a highly effective math program. In contrast, Carroll Elementary spends the most per student ($12,622) but ranks in the 8th percentile, while Bowie spends less ($9,654) yet outperforms it dramatically—proving that money alone does not guarantee success. Sam Houston Elementary shows strong English scores, including the highest 3rd-grade Reading proficiency in the zip code (65.12%), but its Spanish-language STAAR scores are very low, indicating challenges serving its bilingual population. Jose Antonio Navarro Elementary and Fannin Elementary consistently rank in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below state averages. Two Dimensions At Corsicana, a charter school under Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy, serves only PK through Kindergarten with the highest poverty rate (94.83%) and largest class sizes (21.9:1), but has no test scores to evaluate its effectiveness.
A systemic issue across the district is consistently low Reading proficiency, with only Bowie and Sam Houston exceeding state averages in any Reading category. This points to a need for improved literacy instruction across the Corsicana Independent School District, where most schools struggle despite varying levels of funding and resources.
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