The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Stanton El
Stanton Elementary serves children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in a small West Texas town where the energy sector and agriculture anchor the local economy. The school sits in Martin County, part of the broader Permian Basin region, and draws its students almost entirely from Stanton itself.
The enrollment is small, under a few hundred students across seven grade levels. Demographically, the school is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial minority of white students. A strong majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the working-class character of the community. No data on English learners or students in special education were reported.
In reading and language arts, Stanton Elementary shows its relative strength. Students in grade three posted proficiency rates in the high range, while grades four and five hovered near the middle. Grade three's performance on ELA assessment was the school's highest point across all tested subjects. This pattern suggests the school has some traction in early literacy but faces challenges sustaining proficiency as students advance.
Mathematics is a softer area. Grade three posted performance near the midpoint, grade four fell noticeably lower, and grade five recovered somewhat. None of the math grades hit the ELA heights, indicating that building computational and problem-solving skills remains a work in progress. Science, tested only in grade five, was particularly low, with roughly one in five students meeting proficiency. Social studies was also weak, with fewer than one in ten reaching the highest performance level.
Overall, looking across all subjects and grades, the school's performance sits above the midpoint relative to other districts in Martin County. This positioning reflects the school's stronger ELA performance offsetting weaker math, science, and social studies results. The data available covers only the current school year, so trend information was not provided.
Stanton itself is a close-knit community of working families. Most residents own their homes, and housing costs are below both state and national medians, making it accessible to families in energy and agricultural work. The town is car-dependent with no public transit, and life is organized around personal transportation. Downtown retains its courthouse-square character and historic buildings, with local civic anchors including a library and municipal parks. The town sits on Interstate 20, placing it within the Midland-Odessa region, though Stanton maintains its own distinct, quieter identity.
Current development activity, including recent rural land subdivision projects in the area, suggests some population and housing growth tied to regional energy investment. This may affect school demand and enrollment over the coming years.
A parent considering this school should understand it as an elementary option rooted in the local community where reading has momentum but mathematics and science need strengthening. The school environment reflects a working-class, predominantly Hispanic student body in a stable, family-oriented town. For families in the energy or agricultural sectors or those seeking affordable housing and close-knit community life, this is the available public elementary option. Families prioritizing particular strength in STEM or advanced academics may want to explore what remediation or enrichment support the school offers, especially as students progress toward upper elementary grades.
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