Summary:
In zip code 78832, there is one elementary school, Jones Elementary/Intermediate School, serving grades PK through 5 in Brackettville, Texas, with 244 students enrolled in the Brackett Independent School District (Isd).
Jones Elementary/Intermediate School has shown a remarkable upward trend in its state ranking, jumping from the 25th percentile (1 star) to the 60th percentile (3 stars) over the past three years, indicating strong improvement. However, STAAR test scores remain mixed: 4th graders excelled in Mathematics in 2024-2025, scoring 53.85% proficiency—8.06 points above the state average—while 3rd graders struggled significantly in the same subject, with only 21.62% proficiency compared to the state's 44.88%. Science is a critical weakness, with just 16.67% of 5th graders proficient versus 29.57% statewide. The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5 and per-student spending of $11,415, slightly above the Texas average, yet most subjects still lag behind state benchmarks.
The standout finding is the "4th Grade Math Anomaly," where a single cohort dramatically improved from below-average 3rd grade math scores to outperforming the state in 4th grade, suggesting a possible impact from a specific teacher or curriculum change. This cohort effect highlights that performance varies significantly by grade level rather than school-wide trends. For parents, this school offers a positive trajectory and smaller class sizes, but targeted support is needed in 3rd grade math and 5th grade science to close persistent gaps.
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