Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools serving grades PK/K through 5th in zip code 76522 (Copperas Cove, TX), spread across the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd) and the Lampasas Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 3,877 students.
The standout school in the area is Martin Walker Elementary, which ranks in the 78th percentile statewide and consistently earns a 4-star rating. It has the smallest enrollment (355 students) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7:1), and it significantly outperforms both its district and the state in nearly every subject, including the highest 5th Grade Science score in the zip code (39.62%). In contrast, Taylor Creek Elementary has experienced the greatest decline, dropping from a 4-star rating and 75th percentile in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating and 46th percentile in 2025-2026. House Creek Elementary is a consistent high performer, earning 4-star ratings in recent years and ranking in the 64th percentile. Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary serves the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (70.82%) yet maintains a solid 3-star rating, demonstrating resilience.
Key metrics show the average state percentile for the seven schools is 56.7, slightly above the state median, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 59.35% and an average student-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. A critical finding is that 5th Grade Science is a clear weakness, with an average proficiency rate of 24.46%—well below the state average of 29.57%—and only Martin Walker Elementary exceeded that state average. Additionally, 3rd Grade Math scores are a significant challenge, with five out of seven schools scoring below the state average of 44.33%. Notably, higher per-student spending does not guarantee success, as Hettie Halstead Elementary spends the most ($10,477 per student) but ranks in the 48th percentile, while Martin Walker achieves top results with lower spending ($9,770).
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