Sam Houston Elementary

Eagle Pass sits right on the Rio Grande border with Mexico, giving this tight-knit community a deeply bilingual, bicultural character that shapes everyday life at schools like Sam Houston Elementary. The school serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population, and families here are navigating the real challenges that come with that demographic — reflected in scores that land in the lower percentiles statewide, though math and science show a bit more traction than English. For families in this community, the school is part of a broader support system in a border town where schools often serve as anchors, and parents who get involved and supplement learning at home will find a staff that's working hard under demanding circumstances.