Summary:
Zip code 77639 is home to a single elementary school, Orangefield Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 with 828 students in the Orangefield, Texas area. This school is part of the Orangefield Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 27% of Texas districts with a 4-star rating. Orangefield Elementary itself has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 22% of Texas elementary schools, showing a clear upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years, moving from the 67th to the 78th percentile.
Key metrics for Orangefield Elementary include a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, per-student spending of $8,344, and 32.85% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school consistently outperforms state averages in Reading and Mathematics across most grade levels. In the most recent 2025-2026 STAAR tests, 4th graders achieved the highest proficiency rates at 68.94% in both Reading and Math, far exceeding state averages. The school has shown remarkable year-over-year improvement in 5th grade Math, with proficiency soaring from 32.39% to 47.89%, and in 5th grade Reading, which increased from 52.11% to 64.08%.
While the school excels in Reading and Math, the only available Science score (5th grade, 2024-2025) shows a proficiency rate of 41.55%, which is well above the state average of 29.57% but lower than its other subjects. This suggests Science could be an area for continued focus. Overall, Orangefield Elementary is a high-performing school with strong academic outcomes, consistent improvement, and a supportive district, making it a standout choice for families in the 77639 area.
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