Summary:
Zip code 77417 is home to a single school, Beasley Elementary, a public PK-5 school serving 453 students within the highly-rated Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD), which ranks in the 79th percentile statewide. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 82.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 with per-student spending of $11,880.
Beasley Elementary presents a stark contrast between its district's strong reputation and its own recent academic performance. After earning 3-star ratings for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, the school experienced a dramatic decline to a 1-star rating for 2025-2026, dropping from the 65th to the 24th percentile statewide. This sharp fall is reflected in year-over-year STAAR test scores, with proficiency rates dropping 10-15 percentage points across most grade levels in Reading and Math. For example, 3rd-grade Reading proficiency fell from 52.38% to 37.14%, and 3rd-grade Math dropped from 40.79% to 28.00%.
Despite these challenges, a notable bright spot exists in the 5th-grade cohort. In the 2024-2025 school year, 5th graders achieved a 79.31% proficiency rate in Math—far exceeding the district's 61.61% and the state's 46.24%—and a 44.83% proficiency rate in Science, also outperforming both district and state averages. This suggests a specific teacher, program, or cohort is driving exceptional results. However, the school's high poverty rate and declining scores, even with above-average spending, indicate a need for targeted interventions. The presence of STAAR Spanish test data also highlights a significant English Language Learner population requiring focused support.
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