The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Crockett El
Crockett Elementary is a small public school in Borger serving students in grades three and four. Its enrollment is stable and slightly above the low end for a school of this grade band, with slightly less than a third of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student population is roughly evenly divided between Hispanic and White students, with smaller Asian, multiracial, and Black populations. Data on the share of English learners and students with individualized education plans was not available.
The most recent state assessment results show mixed performance. In third-grade language arts, the school achieved proficiency across about half of tested students. In fourth-grade language arts, that rate declined to about a third. Fourth-grade mathematics proficiency was similarly low at about a third of tested students. Third-grade mathematics results were not reported. Across all tested subjects and grades, about a third of students met or exceeded proficiency benchmarks, with about forty percent approaching proficiency and a small share demonstrating mastery. Language arts showed slightly stronger performance than mathematics, though both subjects reflect room for improvement. Among districts in Hutchinson County, Crockett Elementary's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint.
Borger ISD, which operates the school, has undergone significant changes in recent years. In July 2024, the neighboring Spring Creek ISD consolidated into Borger ISD after voter approval, expanding the district's territory and enrolling additional students. In November 2024, Borger voters also approved a property tax rate election that increased maintenance and operations funding lasting into the future. The raise supports classroom technology, infrastructure, teacher and staff salaries, and security. Families considering a move to the area should factor this permanent increase into their cost-of-living calculations.
Housing in the Borger area is notably affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with median home values well below both the Texas and national averages. Mortgage estimates for the area are among the lowest in the state. Unemployment and median household income indicators suggest a stable, working community. The broader context of the school and district reflects a rural Texas setting undergoing consolidation and reinvestment rather than decline.
Crockett Elementary's grade band means it serves only the early elementary grades. No data on graduation rates, high school course access, discipline, or attendance were available, as those metrics apply to older grades or district-level reporting. A parent considering this school may want to look into current instructional strategies in mathematics and the school's plan for supporting the transition from current performance levels.
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