Summary:
Zip code 75603 is served by a single school, Ned E Williams Elementary, a public school in the Longview Independent School District (Isd) that educates 352 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in a predominantly low-income community.
Ned E Williams Elementary shows a clear pattern of academic strength in early grades, particularly in 3rd grade reading and math, where students significantly outperform both district and state averages. However, the school faces a notable "4th grade cliff" in reading, with proficiency dropping to just 34%, far below the district average of 56.76%. The school's math program is a consistent bright spot, with 5th graders achieving 58.44% proficiency compared to the state average of 46.24%. The school also demonstrates an effective bilingual program, with Spanish-language STAAR test takers in 3rd grade reading achieving a 66.67% proficiency rate, dramatically higher than the district's 25% and state's 28.3% averages. Science is a critical weakness, with only 28.95% of 5th graders proficient, below both district and state averages.
The school's state ranking has improved significantly, rising from the 38th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 61st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 and per-student spending of $12,415, the school has resources to support its 94% economically disadvantaged student population. While early grades and math instruction are clear strengths, the school needs to address the sharp decline in 4th grade reading and the weakness in 5th grade science to ensure consistent academic growth across all subjects and grade levels.
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