Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in the 75662 zip code (Kilgore, TX), serving grades PK through 5 with a total enrollment of about 2,271 students, split between the Kilgore Independent School District (Isd) and the Sabine Independent School District (Isd).
The standout school in the area is Sabine Elementary, which is the highest-ranked school with a 2-star rating and a district rank in the 45th percentile, significantly outperforming the three Kilgore ISD schools that share a lower 30th percentile rank and 1-star rating. Within Kilgore ISD, Chandler Elementary is a bright spot, as it was the only school in the zip code to exceed state averages in both 3rd Grade Reading and Math in the 2025-2026 school year. In contrast, Kilgore Intermediate faces the most significant academic challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates across multiple subjects and the highest student-teacher ratio (13.2) among its district peers.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results; Kilgore Pri has the highest per-student spending ($9,350) but is part of the lower-performing district, while Sabine Elementary spends less ($8,949) yet achieves higher scores. The data also reveals a clear performance divide between the two districts, with Sabine ISD consistently outperforming Kilgore ISD, suggesting systemic issues within the latter. Additionally, significant gaps exist in Spanish-language test scores at Kilgore Intermediate and Chandler Elementary, indicating a need for improved bilingual support for English Language Learners in the Kilgore ISD.
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