Summary:
In zip code 78636, there is one elementary school, Lyndon B Johnson Elementary, serving grades PK-5 in Johnson City, Texas, as part of the Johnson City Independent School District (Isd).
Lyndon B Johnson Elementary has experienced a dramatic and concerning academic decline between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed state averages in nearly every subject and grade, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 69th percentile. However, by the 2025-2026 school year, it fell to a 2-star rating and the 30th percentile, with test scores dropping below state averages across all grades and subjects. This is not a minor fluctuation; it represents a fundamental shift in student outcomes. For example, 3rd-grade Math proficiency plummeted from 42.19% to 19.15%, and 3rd-grade Reading dropped from 60.94% to 40.43%. The decline is visible across all three tested grades simultaneously, pointing to a school-wide issue rather than a problem with a single class.
Mathematics has emerged as a critical weakness, with 3rd-grade Math proficiency at just 19.15%—less than half the state average of 44.33%. This suggests a systemic issue with math instruction or curriculum alignment that needs immediate attention. Notably, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and per-student spending of $12,795, which are typically indicators of a supportive learning environment. The sharp decline in test scores despite these resources suggests the problem is likely related to instructional quality, curriculum, or student support strategies rather than a lack of funding or staffing. With 38.39% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic disadvantage.
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