Summary:
The six elementary schools in zip code 76086 (Weatherford, TX) serve grades PK-5 as part of the Weatherford Independent School District (Isd), a mid-tier Texas district, and serve a combined enrollment of about 3,200 students with significant disparities in performance and resources.
Austin Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools with a 4-star rating and the highest test scores in reading and math across all grade levels, despite having the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (34.55% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Crockett Elementary is the lowest-performing school, consistently ranking in the bottom 25% with a 1-star rating and severe math challenges—only 14.67% of 4th graders were proficient in math. Curtis Elementary shows a positive trajectory as a consistent middle performer, excelling specifically in 4th grade math, while Ikard Elementary has the highest poverty rate (70.28%) but uniquely administers STAAR Spanish tests, where its scores (e.g., 50% proficient in 3rd grade reading and math) significantly exceed its English-language results, suggesting effective bilingual support.
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee success: Seguin Elementary spends the most per student ($12,865) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (12:1), yet ranks in the bottom half (46th percentile) with a 2-star rating, while Austin spends less ($10,477) with a higher ratio (13.5:1) but achieves top performance. The data also reveals a strong link between poverty and performance, with schools like Ikard and Seguin (both high-poverty) struggling, while Austin (low-poverty) thrives. Additionally, math instruction varies widely: Curtis excels in 4th grade math, Crockett struggles profoundly, and Austin is the only school with proficiency above 50% in all three grade levels, highlighting inconsistent program effectiveness across the district.
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