Summary:
Zip code 78351 in Driscoll, Texas, is served by a single school, Driscoll Elementary & Middle, a PK-8 campus within the Driscoll Independent School District (Isd) that educates 289 students in a small, rural community.
Driscoll Elementary & Middle is a high-poverty school where 94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and spends $14,643 per student—well above the state average. The school’s most remarkable achievement is its Algebra I program: in the 2025-2026 school year, 86.67% of students taking the End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this success contrasts sharply with performance in standard grade-level math, where the school consistently underperforms the state average in most grades. Reading scores are more mixed, with 6th and 8th graders exceeding state averages while 4th grade reading dropped to just 30.43% proficiency. The school’s overall state ranking has declined from the 67th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 35th percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting recent challenges in lifting the broader student body.
Key takeaways for parents include the school’s clear strength in advanced math for top-tier students, but a need for improvement in core math instruction for most grade levels. The high per-pupil spending and small class sizes are positive factors, yet the declining state ranking and volatile year-over-year test scores—such as 4th grade reading dropping from 58.33% to 30.43%—indicate that resources may not be reaching all students effectively. The school excels in reading for upper grades but struggles in science and social studies. Overall, Driscoll Elementary & Middle offers a personalized environment with a standout advanced math program, but parents should be aware of the uneven academic performance across subjects and grade levels.
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