Summary:
Zip code 75651, located in Harleton, Texas, is home to a single elementary school, Harleton Elementary, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 323 students. This school is part of the Harleton Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 74th percentile statewide, which provides a supportive backdrop for the school's operations. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and per-student spending of $9,740, the school offers a relatively small and potentially more personalized learning environment compared to larger urban schools.
However, Harleton Elementary has experienced a notable decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 82nd percentile (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 44th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. This decline is largely driven by a dramatic drop in 5th-grade performance between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. For instance, 5th-grade reading proficiency fell from 80.95% to 52.54%, and math proficiency plummeted from 70% to 38.98%, both falling below state averages. Additionally, 4th-grade math has been a persistent weakness, with proficiency rates of only 27.59% and 16.98% over the two most recent years, significantly trailing the state average of around 47-49%.
Despite these challenges, the school shows relative strength in early reading, outperforming state averages in 3rd and 4th grade reading in the most recent year. A bright spot was 5th-grade science in 2024-2025, where 33.33% proficiency exceeded the state's 29.57%. The school also serves a community where 58.2% of students are economically disadvantaged, as indicated by free or reduced lunch eligibility. For parents, this data suggests that while Harleton Elementary benefits from small class sizes and a strong district, it is currently facing significant academic hurdles, particularly in upper-grade math and reading, that warrant close attention and support.
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