Summary:
In zip code 79501, there is only one elementary school, Anson Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Anson Independent School District (Isd) in Anson, Texas, with a total enrollment of 360 students.
Anson Elementary has experienced a sharp decline in academic performance over the past few years. The school's state ranking dropped dramatically from the 41st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 5th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating it is now among the lowest-performing schools in Texas. While the school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1, which typically allows for more individualized attention, its test scores are significantly below state averages. In the 2025-2026 school year, proficiency rates in Reading ranged from 25% to 53% across grades, while Mathematics scores were critically low, with only 10% of 3rd graders proficient compared to the state average of 44%. A notable bright spot was 5th Grade Reading, where 70% of students were proficient in 2024-2025, though this dropped to 53% the following year.
The school serves a high-need population, with 63.61% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and spends $9,714 per student. The most concerning trend is the universal weakness in Mathematics, where no grade level reached even 27% proficiency in 2025-2026, suggesting foundational math skills are a critical area for improvement. Despite the overall struggles, the school's small class sizes and past strength in 5th Grade Reading indicate potential for targeted interventions. For parents, this data highlights a school facing significant academic challenges, particularly in math, but with some areas of relative strength in reading that could be built upon.
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