Summary:
The Crowley Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 16 elementary schools serving grades PK-5, with student populations ranging from 163 to 723 students. While the district as a whole is ranked 750 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district demonstrate strong academic performance and innovative approaches.
June W Davis Elementary and Crowley Montessori Academy have consistently ranked among the top 2,000 elementary schools in Texas, earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. These schools boast notably higher student performance on STAAR tests, particularly in reading, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, many other Crowley ISD elementary schools struggle, with proficiency rates well below state levels, suggesting significant achievement gaps within the district.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between poverty and academic performance, with the schools having the highest free/reduced lunch rates tending to have the lowest student achievement. This highlights the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in the district. However, the success of schools like J.A. Hargrave Elementary, which has also ranked in the top 2,000 elementary schools in Texas, demonstrates that high-quality instruction and innovative educational approaches can help students in this district overcome the barriers of poverty and achieve at high levels.
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