Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76031

The four schools in zip code 76031 (Cleburne, TX) are all part of the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 2-star rating, and serve a community facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with free or reduced lunch rates ranging from 66.75% to 84.82%.

Adams Elementary is the standout school, showing a remarkable turnaround by jumping from the 8th to the 34th percentile in a single year, making it the highest-ranked school in the area despite having the lowest per-student spending ($10,122) and the lowest economic disadvantage rate (66.75%). In contrast, Team School, the only high school, is the most challenged, ranking in the 12th percentile with drastically low test scores—only 6.67% proficient in Algebra I and 10% in English I Reading—and a higher dropout rate (3.1%) despite spending $19,057 per student. Among the elementary schools, Santa Fe Elementary has the highest poverty rate (84.82%) but excels in its Spanish-language program, with 47.06% of 3rd graders proficient in Math on the Spanish STAAR test, far exceeding district and state averages. Irving Elementary maintains consistent rankings with 80.25% economic disadvantage and moderate spending ($11,485).

A key takeaway is the clear divergence between elementary and high school performance: elementary schools show improvement or stability, while Team School struggles, suggesting challenges compound by high school. The data strongly indicates that socioeconomic status is the primary driver of performance, as the school with the lowest poverty rate (Adams) is the highest-ranked, while those with the highest rates (Santa Fe and Team School) are the lowest. Adams Elementary’s efficiency—achieving top results with fewer resources—makes it a model for best practices within the district.