Summary:
In zip code 76476, there is one elementary school, Tolar Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 with 418 students in the Tolar area, part of the highly-rated Tolar Independent School District (Isd) which ranks in the 86th percentile statewide.
Tolar Elementary shows a mixed performance profile. The school's overall ranking has improved significantly, jumping from the 42nd percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 62nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating positive momentum. Mathematics is a clear strength, with the school outperforming the state average across all tested grades, particularly in 3rd grade where proficiency rates (59.38% in 2024-2025 and 56.67% in 2025-2026) far exceed state averages. However, a critical weakness exists in 4th grade Reading, where proficiency rates hover around 31%—more than 20 percentage points below the state average—and this pattern persists across two school years, suggesting a systemic issue. Additionally, 5th grade Science scores (21.43% in 2024-2025) are well below the state average of 29.57%, a major concern for STEM readiness.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, moderate economic disadvantage with 44.5% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and spending per student of $8,675. The school's average proficiency in Mathematics (52.71%) exceeds the state average (47.00%), while Reading proficiency (51.08%) slightly trails the state (54.20%). The combination of a strong district, improving school ranking, and favorable student-teacher ratio suggests the school has resources to address its performance gaps, particularly the 4th-grade reading slump and science scores, making instructional or curricular changes the likely focus for improvement.
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