Summary:
In zip code 78956, there is one elementary school, Schulenburg Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in the Schulenburg Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 273 students.
Schulenburg Elementary is a high-poverty school, with nearly 78% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and it faces significant academic challenges. The school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, from the 29th percentile in 2023-2024 to a projected 12th percentile for 2025-2026, placing it in the bottom 12-15% of Texas elementary schools. Test scores are consistently below state averages in both Reading and Mathematics across all tested grades. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school's average Reading proficiency was 35.04% compared to the state average of 54.20%, and Math proficiency was 28.04% versus the state average of 47.00%. The most significant gaps are in 4th Grade Reading (26.47% vs. 53.04% state) and 5th Grade Math (22.5% vs. 47.38% state).
Despite the overall struggles, there is a bright spot in 3rd Grade Reading, where proficiency reached 48.65% in 2025-2026, close to the state average of 51.08%. However, this progress is not sustained, as 4th Grade Reading drops sharply to 26.47%, suggesting a transition issue. Math scores showed modest improvement in 3rd and 4th grades year-over-year, but 5th Grade Math declined. The school spends $13,162 per student, a notable amount that has not yet translated into above-average academic outcomes. The district itself is ranked 735 out of 951 in Texas (23rd percentile) with a 1-star rating, indicating systemic challenges. For parents, this school requires targeted support, especially in upper elementary Reading and Math, to address the persistent underperformance.
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