Summary:
In zip code 79036, there is one elementary school, Sanford-Fritch Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Fritch, Texas, with 344 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
Sanford-Fritch Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Sanford-Fritch Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 44th percentile among Texas districts. The school's ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 62nd percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 53rd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, after a low of the 43rd percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024. Academically, the school shows a clear split: it excels in reading, particularly in 5th grade where it has consistently outperformed the state average, and science was a surprising strength in 2024-2025 with 5th graders scoring 44.44% proficient—nearly 15 points above the state. However, mathematics is a significant weakness, with 4th-grade math scores in 2024-2025 at just 29.79% proficient, a staggering 16 points below the state average of 45.79%.
With nearly 60% of students economically disadvantaged, the school's small class sizes (12.2:1 ratio) offer potential for individualized attention, but this advantage has not yet translated into consistent math gains. The school's test scores mirror the district's, confirming it is the only elementary campus in the district. Parents should note that while reading and science instruction appear strong, math performance requires focused improvement, and the school's ranking history suggests recent gains may not be fully sustainable.
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