Elysian Fields Middle

Tucked into the quiet piney woods of East Texas near the Louisiana border, Elysian Fields Middle stands out as one of the stronger small-town middle schools in the state, particularly when it comes to English — where it ranks in the 89th percentile statewide. The kind of school where teachers know every student by name, it tends to appeal to families who want solid academics without the noise and sprawl of a bigger district. Waskom itself is a close-knit community with that classic East Texas charm, and for families rooted in this corner of the state, Elysian Fields offers a genuinely competitive education that punches well above its size.