Summary:
Zip code 75692, covering the Waskom, Texas area, is home to two public high schools serving grades 9-12: Waskom High School and Elysian Fields High School.
Elysian Fields High School is the standout performer in this area, consistently outpacing Waskom High School on nearly every academic metric. Its district, Elysian Fields Independent School District (Isd), ranks in the 74th percentile statewide (4 stars), while Waskom Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the 22nd percentile (1 star). Elysian Fields excels on STAAR exams, particularly in English II Reading, where 84.44% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 59.88%. It also exceeds state averages in Biology, English I Reading, and U.S. History. Waskom, despite spending $14,128 per student (over $2,000 more than Elysian Fields), struggles academically, with only 14.29% of students proficient in Algebra I. However, Waskom shows relative strength in Biology (62.82%) and U.S. History (66.67%), nearing state averages.
Both schools boast high graduation rates (98.4% for Waskom, 95.2% for Elysian Fields), but test scores reveal a gap in college readiness, especially in math. Elysian Fields saw a dramatic 177% improvement in Algebra I proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, while Waskom experienced a steep decline. Elysian Fields also has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (42.36%) compared to Waskom (67.32%). With smaller student-teacher ratios (8.3:1 at Waskom, 8.6:1 at Elysian Fields), both schools offer personalized attention, but Elysian Fields clearly provides stronger academic outcomes for families prioritizing test performance and college preparation.
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