Summary:
Zip code 77616 is served by a single school, Fred Elementary, a small rural campus within the Warren Independent School District (Isd) that educates 167 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Fred Elementary offers a notably low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, which is a significant resource advantage that typically allows for more individualized attention. However, the school is facing serious academic challenges. Its state ranking has dropped sharply from the 27th percentile in the 2023-2024 school year to the 6th percentile in 2025-2026, placing it in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. Mathematics proficiency is a critical weakness, with rates as low as 16.67% in 4th grade, meaning only about one in six students is meeting grade-level standards. Reading proficiency is also below state averages, though 5th grade shows a relative bright spot with 45.45% of students proficient. The school serves a high-need population, with 80.24% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The most concerning takeaway is the rapid decline in performance despite the small class sizes, suggesting the challenges are systemic rather than related to student-to-teacher ratios. While 5th grade students are performing better than their younger peers, and science scores in 2024-2025 actually exceeded the district average, the overall trajectory is negative. Without significant intervention, Fred Elementary risks falling into the lowest-performing category in the state, making it a school that requires close attention from parents and the district.
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