The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Brockway Elementary School
Brockway Elementary School serves a very young population, students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. This early-elementary focus means the school does not have a graduation rate or measures like chronic absenteeism that apply to older grades. It is a regular public school in the Winston-Dillard School District, located just outside the small city of Winston in Douglas County.
The school’s academic picture is based on a narrow slice of data: state assessment results for third graders. This is curious because the school itself only enrolls through grade two. A parent may want to clarify with the district whether some third graders are housed at this campus or whether the testing reflects a different arrangement. For those tested, proficiency rates in math and English language arts were below the midpoint among districts in Douglas County, though the school’s combined proficiency index landed just above that midpoint compared to other schools in the county. The overall performance on these tests was modest, with about a quarter of students meeting the state’s proficiency bar. Because testing is limited to a single grade and the school serves much younger children, these results offer only a partial picture of teaching and learning in the early grades.
The student body is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic minority and small numbers of children from other racial backgrounds. A very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating that many families face economic challenges. Specific counts for students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the data we reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about support services for those groups.
Winston is a small, car-dependent town of slow population growth. Its most notable attraction is Wildlife Safari, a drive-through wildlife park that draws visitors regionally. The town has a working-class character, with home values notably lower than the statewide median and rents that still require a significant portion of household income. The housing market appears relatively stable but tight, with limited new construction. The district’s three elementary schools serve separate parts of the community, and Brockway’s location on the northwest edge of town places it in a quieter, more residential area.
The school itself has a modest enrollment for its grade band, concentrated in kindergarten through second grade. No information was available about specific programs offered, such as early literacy interventions, full-day kindergarten, or preschool curriculum details. We also looked for recent changes at the district level, such as boundary adjustments or new initiatives, and found little of lasting impact to report. The school’s website and district communications may fill in these gaps for families seeking a more detailed sense of daily life.
For a family considering Brockway, the key takeaway is that this is a small, early-grades school serving a community with significant economic need. The academic data available is thin and somewhat puzzling given the grade span, so direct conversations with the school about how they measure readiness for third grade would be valuable. The setting is a slow-growing rural town where housing is more affordable than in the state as a whole, and the school’s size and grade range mean children will transition to a different campus well before middle school.
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