Summary:
In zip code 76577, there is one elementary school, Thorndale Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in the Thorndale area, with a total enrollment of 271 students.
Thorndale Elementary has shown a strong upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 50th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 76th percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026. The school is part of the Thorndale Independent School District (Isd), which itself ranks in the 72nd percentile (4 stars) out of 951 districts in Texas. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and a moderate economic disadvantage rate of 47.97%, the school has the structural potential for personalized learning. Spending per student is $10,449.
Academic performance reveals a tale of two grades. In the 2025-2026 school year, 3rd and 4th graders significantly outperformed the state in both Reading and Math, with 4th-grade Math proficiency at 79.07% compared to the state average of 49.28%. However, 5th-grade Math proficiency dropped dramatically to just 34%, well below the state average of 47.38%, suggesting a specific curriculum or instructional challenge at that grade level. Science performance in 5th grade (34.04% proficient in 2024-2025) was also a weak point, though above the state average. Year-over-year performance has been inconsistent, with 4th-grade Reading fluctuating from 33.33% to 76.74% in consecutive years. Overall, the school excels in early grades but faces notable challenges in 5th grade, particularly in math.
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