The most improved public elementary schools in Texas are Farias Elementary School, Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School and Boulevard Heights.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 4,371
6,728
Avg. Improved Rank: 5,109
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +6728
(from 7,086 to 358)
(from 7,086 to 358)
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #22.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +6723
(from 6,976 to 253)
(from 6,976 to 253)
Grades: 1-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +6022
(from 6,600 to 578)
(from 6,600 to 578)
Grades: 2-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5761
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
(from 6,799 to 1,038)
Grades: K-8
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Rank: #55.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5630
(from 6,307 to 677)
(from 6,307 to 677)
Grades: PK-5
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Rank: #77.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +5623
(from 5,838 to 215)
(from 5,838 to 215)
Grades: PK-5
299 Ave I N
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Rank: #88.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +5546
(from 5,549 to 3)
(from 5,549 to 3)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #99.
Dublin Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5497
(from 6,750 to 1,253)
(from 6,750 to 1,253)
Grades: 4-6
609 N Thomas
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2618
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2618
Rank: #1010.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5429
(from 5,910 to 481)
(from 5,910 to 481)
Grades: PK-8
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Rank: #1111.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5343
(from 6,274 to 931)
(from 6,274 to 931)
Grades: PK-5
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Rank: #1212.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5332
(from 5,910 to 578)
(from 5,910 to 578)
Grades: 3-8
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Rank: #1313.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #1414.
Nitsch Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5111
(from 6,552 to 1,441)
(from 6,552 to 1,441)
Grades: K-5
4702 W Mount Houston
Houston, TX 77088
(832) 484-6400
Houston, TX 77088
(832) 484-6400
Rank: #1515.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +5103
(from 5,910 to 807)
(from 5,910 to 807)
Grades: K-12
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Rank: #1616.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Rank: #1717.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5090
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
(from 6,775 to 1,685)
Grades: K-7
724 Green Cove Ln
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-3000
Rank: #1818.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +5070
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
(from 7,226 to 2,156)
Grades: 6-12
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Rank: #1919.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #2020.
Davila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4897
(from 6,269 to 1,372)
(from 6,269 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851
Rank: #2121.
Tomball Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4857
(from 6,166 to 1,309)
(from 6,166 to 1,309)
Grades: PK-4
1110 Inwood
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Rank: #2222.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4822
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
(from 6,222 to 1,400)
Grades: 6-8
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Rank: #2323.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4770
(from 6,142 to 1,372)
(from 6,142 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Rank: #2424.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4750
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
(from 6,531 to 1,781)
Grades: 6-8
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Rank: #2525.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4708
(from 6,274 to 1,566)
(from 6,274 to 1,566)
Grades: PK-5
1419 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 814-5600
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 814-5600
Rank: #2626.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4659
(from 7,224 to 2,565)
(from 7,224 to 2,565)
Grades: 4
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Rank: #2727.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +4555
(from 5,039 to 484)
(from 5,039 to 484)
Grades: PK-5
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Rank: #2828.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4552
(from 5,483 to 931)
(from 5,483 to 931)
Grades: PK-4
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Rank: #2929.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4531
(from 5,407 to 876)
(from 5,407 to 876)
Grades: 6-8
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Rank: #3030.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +4524
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
(from 7,256 to 2,732)
Grades: K-12
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Rank: #3131.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +4506
(from 5,298 to 792)
(from 5,298 to 792)
Grades: PK-5
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Rank: #3232.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +4494
(from 5,080 to 586)
(from 5,080 to 586)
Grades: 6-8
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Rank: #3333.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +4466
(from 5,838 to 1,372)
(from 5,838 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Rank: #3434.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4446
(from 6,747 to 2,301)
(from 6,747 to 2,301)
Grades: PK-5
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +4371
(from 6,119 to 1,748)
(from 6,119 to 1,748)
Grades: 6-8
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
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