Summary:
Zip code 76886 is home to a single elementary school, Veribest Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 in the rural community of Veribest, Texas, with a small enrollment of 120 students. As the only elementary school in the area, it operates under the Veribest Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 60th percentile statewide, though the elementary school itself has a 1-star rating and sits in the 17th percentile.
The school shows a stark contrast in performance across subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency rates are critically low, with only 11.11% of 3rd graders and 25% of 4th graders meeting state standards, compared to state averages of 44.33% and 49.28%. Reading scores are mixed, with 4th graders slightly outperforming the state average (56.25% vs. 53.04%), but 3rd and 5th graders lagging behind. A notable bright spot is 5th-grade science, where 46.67% of students are proficient—17.1 percentage points above the state average. The school has also experienced a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from the 34th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 17th percentile in 2025-2026.
Despite a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and per-student spending of $11,641, the school struggles in core subjects, particularly math. The district's higher overall ranking suggests that middle or high school performance may be compensating for the elementary school's weaknesses. For parents, the standout feature is the exceptional 5th-grade science program, which could indicate a strong teacher or curriculum worth investigating. However, the declining trend and poor math scores raise concerns about foundational skill development, making it essential to understand what is working in science and apply those strategies to other subjects.
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