Summary:
Zip code 76579 (Troy, TX) is served by two elementary schools within the Troy Independent School District (Isd): Edna Bigham Mays Elementary (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and Troy Elementary (3rd through 5th grade). This unique "split campus" model means students transition between schools after second grade, making direct academic comparisons impossible since only Troy Elementary administers standardized tests.
Troy Elementary stands out as the academic benchmark, showing strong performance in mathematics across all tested grades. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency rates were 59% in 3rd grade, 53% in 4th grade, and 63% in 5th grade—all significantly above state averages. Reading results are more mixed: 4th grade reading (58%) exceeds the state average, but 3rd grade reading (40%) and 5th grade reading (55%) lag behind. The school's state ranking has improved from the 58th percentile to the 67th percentile over three years. However, 5th grade science proficiency (28%) is a notable weakness, falling below the state average. Edna Bigham Mays Elementary serves a larger student body (443 vs. 379) with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (57% vs. 47%), and receives slightly more per-student funding ($9,148 vs. $9,004), suggesting strategic resource allocation for early learning support.
A key finding is the dramatic 19-point improvement in 4th grade reading proficiency between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, which may reflect a strong cohort or instructional changes. Overall, the district's 3-star rating (60th percentile statewide) reflects solid foundational performance, with math as a clear strength and reading and science as areas for continued focus. Parents should note that the split campus structure allows specialized instruction for early learners at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary while Troy Elementary provides the primary academic accountability for upper elementary grades.
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