Summary:
In zip code 79836, there is one elementary school, Wm David Surratt Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 with 939 students in the Clint Independent School District (Isd), a high-poverty area where 85.52% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Wm David Surratt Elementary is a school on a strong upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 32nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026, a 28-percentile-point gain that moved it from a 2-star to a 3-star rating. This is a standout achievement given the high poverty rate. The school shows particular strength in 4th grade mathematics, where 55.04% of students met proficiency in 2025-2026, outperforming both the district (49.31%) and state (49.28%) averages. However, performance is inconsistent across grades and subjects; for example, 3rd grade math lags at 38.05% compared to the state average of 44.33%, while 5th grade reading is competitive at 58.02% versus the state's 58.47%.
A critical concern is the stark achievement gap for students taking the STAAR Spanish exam, with proficiency rates dramatically lower than English-testing peers—such as 7.69% in 3rd grade reading versus 49.56%—indicating the bilingual program needs targeted support. Additionally, 5th grade science is a weak point, with only 18% proficiency in 2024-2025, well below the state average of 29.57%. Despite these challenges, the school's rapid overall improvement suggests effective interventions are underway, making it a school to watch for continued growth.
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