Summary:
In zip code 76541 (Killeen, TX), there are three elementary schools serving grades PK-5, which are part of the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) and the Priority Charter Schools district, and they show a clear performance hierarchy based on school model and resources.
Priority Charter Schools - Killeen is the standout performer in the area, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 59th percentile statewide. With only 76 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, it is the only school in the zip code to exceed state averages in some subjects, particularly in 4th and 5th Grade Math. In contrast, Clifton Park Elementary serves as a consistent middle performer, holding a 1-2 star rating and ranking in the 25th-30th percentile, often meeting or exceeding district averages in Reading. Killeen Elementary, the largest school with 1,091 students, is struggling significantly, with a 0-star rating and a ranking that has dropped to the 3rd percentile, meaning 97% of Texas elementary schools perform better.
Key metrics reveal that Math proficiency is a universal weakness across all three schools, with scores consistently lower than Reading. The data also shows a strong link between school size, economic disadvantage, and performance: the smallest school with the lowest poverty rate (Priority Charter) performs best, while the largest school with the highest poverty rate (Killeen Elementary) performs worst. Notably, Killeen Elementary is the only school that administers the STAAR test in Spanish, and Spanish-speaking students sometimes outperform their English-testing peers, suggesting bilingual instruction is a relative strength. Overall, parents in this zip code should consider the charter school for stronger academic outcomes, while Killeen Elementary requires significant intervention to address its critical state.
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