Summary:
Zip code 76309 in Wichita Falls, Texas, is home to two elementary schools—Zundelowitz Elementary and Crockett Elementary—both serving grades PK-5 within the Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD), which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 35th percentile statewide.
Crockett Elementary is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming Zundelowitz Elementary across nearly every academic measure. Crockett holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th percentile (top third of Texas elementary schools), while Zundelowitz ranks in the bottom 5% with a 0-star rating. For the 2025-2026 school year, Crockett’s average reading proficiency was 54.96% and math proficiency was 54.50%, compared to Zundelowitz’s 27.88% and 26.92%, respectively. In 5th grade science, Crockett achieved 32.93% proficiency versus Zundelowitz’s critically low 8.33%. Both schools have similar enrollment (514 vs. 477), student-teacher ratios (15.8:1 vs. 16.5:1), and per-student spending (around $10,500), yet the academic gap is stark. A key difference is the free/reduced lunch rate: 90.86% at Zundelowitz versus 69.39% at Crockett, a factor strongly correlated with educational outcomes.
Despite its overall struggles, Zundelowitz Elementary shows promise in its Spanish-language program, with 4th grade math students taking the Spanish STAAR exam achieving 66.67% proficiency—well above district and state averages. Crockett Elementary excels particularly in math, with 4th grade math proficiency at 65.85%, far exceeding district and state norms. Science remains a weakness for both schools, though Crockett performs better. For parents, Crockett offers consistently strong academics and a higher state ranking, while Zundelowitz serves a higher-needs population with a notable bilingual program that supports its Spanish-speaking students.
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