Summary:
In zip code 75435, there is a single school, Deport Elementary, a small rural school serving grades PK through 5 with 154 students in the Prairiland Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 76th percentile statewide.
Deport Elementary shows notable strengths and challenges. The school's 5th-grade Reading performance is a standout, with 82.14% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, significantly exceeding both the district average of 68.09% and the state average of 58.47%. However, 5th-grade Science is a major concern, with only 12.5% of students proficient in 2024-2025, far below the district and state averages. Math performance is inconsistent, with 4th graders achieving 60% proficiency but 5th graders dropping to 35.71% in the most recent year. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and per-student spending of $11,279, suggesting strong resources, yet its statewide ranking has declined from the 64th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 54th percentile in 2025-2026.
Key takeaways include a clear pattern of improvement in Reading from 3rd grade (20% proficiency) to 5th grade, indicating effective upper-grade reading instruction. The drastic "5th Grade Science Gap" points to a potential weakness in the science curriculum or instruction. While the school's performance in some areas exceeds state averages, its declining statewide rank suggests other schools are improving faster, or weaker subjects like 3rd-grade Reading and 5th-grade Math are lowering its overall score. With 66.23% of students economically disadvantaged, the school's resource allocation should be examined to address these academic gaps effectively.
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