Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 76249, serving the Krum Independent School District (Isd) in Krum, TX, offer a diverse educational landscape for students from elementary through high school, with the district ranking in the 55th percentile statewide and serving 2,542 students.
Blanche Dodd Elementary stands out as the academic powerhouse, earning a 4-star rating with the highest test scores in the district—73% of 5th graders proficient in math versus 46% statewide—and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.6:1. In contrast, Dyer Elementary and Dixie Hansel Elementary serve higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students (51% and 47% free/reduced lunch, respectively) and show lower performance, with Dyer spending the most per student ($11,259) yet seeing declining state rankings. Krum Middle presents a fascinating split: while only 7% of 7th graders are proficient in grade-level math, an impressive 85% of students taking Algebra I pass, indicating a strong advanced math track but potential struggles for others. Krum High School maintains a solid 94.3% graduation rate and excels in Biology, with 72% proficient versus 71% statewide, though its overall performance is average.
Key takeaways include a "two-track" math system at the middle school that pushes advanced students ahead while leaving others behind, and an inverse relationship between spending and performance at the elementary level, where higher spending at Dyer doesn't translate to better results. All three elementary schools saw declining state rankings from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, suggesting a district-wide challenge that parents should monitor closely.
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