Summary:
In zip code 77613, there is a single elementary school, China Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 with 600 students in the China, TX area, which is part of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 78th percentile statewide.
China Elementary shows a mixed performance profile with notable strengths and weaknesses. The school's 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 58.43% in the 2025-2026 school year stands out as a bright spot, significantly outperforming both the district (55.98%) and the state (49.28%). However, this success is not consistent across all grades and subjects. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 28.71% is a critical weakness, representing the lowest score in the data set. Additionally, the school's state ranking has declined sharply, dropping from the 56th percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 46th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, a 10-percentile-point drop that suggests other schools in Texas are improving at a faster pace.
Key metrics reveal a school with favorable conditions but uneven results. The student-teacher ratio of 14.2 students per teacher is conducive to individualized attention, and per-student spending is $8,861. However, the school's reading scores lag behind state averages, particularly in 5th grade where proficiency is 47.75% versus the state's 58.47%. Mathematics performance is inconsistent, with 3rd-grade (38.14%) and 5th-grade (42.34%) scores trailing the district significantly. The school's 51% free or reduced lunch eligibility indicates moderate economic disadvantage. Overall, China Elementary appears to be a relative underperformer within its high-performing district, suggesting it could benefit from targeted support in science and reading, while its 4th-grade math success offers a model for improvement.
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