Summary:
In zip code 75134 (Lancaster, TX), there are two elementary schools serving grades PK-5 within the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the bottom 15% of Texas school districts.
Houston Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking higher than Pleasant Run Elementary. In the most recent state ranking, Houston Elementary placed in the 26th percentile, while Pleasant Run Elementary fell to the bottom 2%. This performance gap is evident across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th Grade Math for the 2025-2026 school year, Houston Elementary's proficiency rate (39.47%) is more than double that of Pleasant Run Elementary (16.87%). Houston Elementary also shows a relative strength in Reading, with 4th Grade Reading proficiency (50.55%) approaching the state average (53.04%).
Both schools serve a high-poverty population, with over 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and both perform below state averages. Notably, Pleasant Run Elementary spends $327 more per student ($9,152 vs. $8,825) yet achieves significantly lower test scores, indicating that factors beyond spending drive the performance difference. Pleasant Run Elementary is also on a concerning downward trend, dropping from the 14th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 2nd percentile in 2025-2026. While both schools face challenges, Houston Elementary demonstrates better academic outcomes and a more positive trajectory for families in this area.
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