Summary:
In zip code 78877, there is a single elementary school, Maude Mae Kirchner Elementary, serving grades PK through 6 in the rural community of Quemado, Texas, as part of the Eagle Pass Independent School District (ISD).
Maude Mae Kirchner Elementary is a small school with just 108 students and a favorable 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention. The school has shown impressive academic improvement, jumping from a 3-star rating (56th percentile) to a 4-star rating (71st percentile) in the most recent school year. Reading is a consistent strength, with all tested grades (3rd through 6th) outperforming both the district and state averages. Math performance is more varied: 5th graders achieved an exceptional 75% proficiency rate—far exceeding the state average of 47.38%—and 6th graders also performed well above state levels. However, 3rd and 4th grade math scores lag slightly behind state averages, suggesting a need for stronger foundational math instruction in the lower grades. The school invests heavily in its students, spending $13,628 per pupil, significantly above the Texas average, which likely supports its small class sizes and academic gains despite 77.78% of students being economically disadvantaged.
A notable area for improvement is science, where 5th grade proficiency was only 20% in the 2024-2025 school year, well below district and state benchmarks. Overall, Maude Mae Kirchner Elementary is a school on the rise, leveraging strong resources and targeted instruction to overcome socioeconomic challenges, with standout reading programs and an exceptional 5th grade math cohort that could serve as a model for other grades.
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