Summary:
The three elementary schools in zip code 75125 (Ferris, TX) serve 1,412 students across a unique grade-split model within the Ferris Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 43rd percentile statewide and serves a community with high economic need, as reflected by an average free/reduced lunch rate of 81.6%.
Lee Longino Elementary (grades 4-5) is the standout school for recent performance, making a dramatic leap from the 26th to the 47th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year. It is the only school in the zip code to exceed the state average in any subject, with 4th graders scoring 54.24% proficient in math versus the state's 49.28%. This "4th Grade Math Anomaly" suggests a specific, effective intervention at that grade level. However, a critical weakness is 5th Grade Science, where only 17.65% of students are proficient, nearly 12 points below the state average. Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary (grades 1-3) was historically the most consistent performer, achieving a 3-star rating (51st percentile) in 2021-2022, but has since declined to the 28th percentile. Hazel Ingram Elementary (Pre-K to K) serves the highest economic need (86.87% free/reduced lunch) and has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (14:1), focusing on early childhood support.
Key takeaways for parents include a district in transition, with resources potentially shifting to upper elementary grades as Lee Longino improves while Lucy Mae McDonald declines. Per-student spending varies, with Lee Longino spending the most ($14,244) and showing results, while Lucy Mae McDonald spends the least ($12,255) and has struggled. Overall, the district shows pockets of strength in 4th grade math but faces significant challenges in reading and science across all grade levels, with most scores trailing state averages.
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