Summary:
The three elementary schools in zip code 77437, serving the El Campo Independent School District (Isd), form a clear feeder pattern from Pre-K through 5th grade in a high-poverty area where an average of 78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Northside Elementary (grades 4-5) stands out as the academic leader, being the only school to ever achieve a 3-star rating and the only one that consistently meets or exceeds state averages in Mathematics—its 5th-grade math score was 10 points above the state average in 2024-2025. However, its ranking has dropped from the 59th to the 38th percentile in two years, a concerning trend. In contrast, Hutchins Elementary (grades 1-3) shows foundational struggles, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at just 35.35% compared to the state's 51.08% in 2025-2026, and it previously ranked in the bottom 9% of Texas schools. Myatt Elementary (PK-K) serves the youngest students with the highest spending per student ($11,710) and the highest economic disadvantage rate (81.71%), but has no test scores to measure its impact.
A key takeaway is the systemic "reading cliff" across all tested grades, with proficiency rates 10-15 points below state averages. Interestingly, Northside's relative strength in math and science suggests a possible STEM-focused intervention, while Spanish-language testing data indicates bilingual instruction may be a strength for a small subgroup. The district's investment in early childhood at Myatt does not appear to fully bridge gaps by 3rd grade at Hutchins, and the declining trajectory at Northside raises questions about whether foundational weaknesses are catching up to upper grades.
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