Summary:
In zip code 76905, there are two elementary schools serving grades PK/K through 5th grade within the San Angelo Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 29th percentile statewide, indicating significant challenges relative to other Texas districts.
Holiman Elementary stands out as the stronger and more stable school in the area, showing a clear upward trend in its state ranking from the 24th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 42nd percentile in 2025-2026. This is particularly impressive given that Holiman spends $1,236 less per student ($7,846 vs. $9,082) and has a slightly larger student-teacher ratio (15:1 vs. 13.9:1) compared to Belaire Elementary. In contrast, Belaire's ranking has been highly volatile, dropping from the 39th percentile to the 1st percentile before recovering, suggesting a lack of consistency. Holiman also outperforms Belaire in key areas, with 5th graders achieving 63.46% proficiency in Reading (above both the district and state averages) and 46.15% in Math, while Belaire's 5th graders scored 57.14% in Reading and 38.89% in Math.
A critical concern for both schools is the 5th Grade Science scores from 2024-2025, where Belaire recorded 0% proficient and Holiman only 19.15%, both well below the state average of 29.57%. However, Belaire does have a bright spot in its 4th grade, where students outperformed the district in both Reading (44.74%) and Math (52.63%), suggesting an effective teaching team at that grade level. Overall, Holiman appears to be achieving better results with fewer resources, pointing to potentially stronger leadership and instructional strategies, while Belaire's higher spending and smaller class sizes have not translated into consistent academic improvement.
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