Summary:
In zip code 76443, there is a single elementary school, Cross Plains Elementary, which serves grades PK through 6 and is part of the Cross Plains Independent School District (Isd) in Cross Plains, Texas, with a total enrollment of 207 students.
Cross Plains Elementary is a school of notable contrasts, showing both exceptional strengths and areas of concern. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, which supports individualized instruction, and nearly 74% of students are economically disadvantaged. Its strongest performance is in 5th Grade Science, where 71.43% of students were proficient compared to the state average of just 29.57%. Similarly, 6th Grade Math is a standout, with 75% proficiency versus the state average of 38.57%. However, the school experienced a significant year-over-year decline from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year, with proficiency dropping in nearly every grade and subject, causing its state ranking to fall from the 73rd percentile to the 55th percentile. A striking internal contrast exists within the same year: 6th Grade Math proficiency (75%) is dramatically higher than 4th Grade Math proficiency (30%), suggesting potential issues with math instruction in lower grades or highly effective interventions in upper grades.
Despite these challenges, the school has demonstrated the capacity for high achievement, having reached the 80th percentile statewide in the 2023-2024 school year. Reading proficiency also shows a clear upward trend as students progress, rising from 40% in 3rd grade to 69.57% in 6th grade, which is the opposite of the state trend. This indicates the school is effective at developing reading skills over time. With its low class sizes and proven ability to excel in specific subjects like science and upper-grade math, Cross Plains Elementary offers a high-potential environment for students, though recent performance declines warrant attention.
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