Copperas Cove ISD is celebrating another major academic milestone as three of its elementary campuses—House Creek, Martin Walker, and Fairview/Jewell—have been named to the Educational Results Partnership’s 2025 Honor Roll. All three schools earned the STAR‑level designation, recognizing campuses that outperform peers in closing achievement gaps in Reading/Language Arts and Math over the past three years.
For House Creek Elementary, this year’s recognition marks its second consecutive appearance on the ERP Honor Roll. The campus was also named CCISD’s first National Blue Ribbon School in 2023.
“House Creek is truly honored to be recognized as a recipient of the ERP Honor Roll distinction,” said Principal Carolyn Jackson. “This achievement reflects the exceptional dedication of our teachers, the perseverance of our students and the unwavering support of our families. This recognition is a testament to our sustained focus on excellence and our shared commitment to ensuring every student’s long‑term success.”
Fairview/Jewell Elementary earned a spot on the Honor Roll for the first time, adding to a standout year in which the campus received five of six possible academic distinctions from the Texas Education Agency.
“Our nomination to the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll is a direct reflection of the relentless dedication of our teachers, staff and students,” said Principal Dr. Rebekah Shuck. “Every day, our team goes above and beyond—providing tutoring, late‑night Thursday tutorials and meaningful opportunities through The Leader In Me and student clubs like Drumline, Archery, Honor Choir, Robotics and Basketball—to develop the whole child. This recognition honors not just academic achievement, but the culture of leadership, perseverance and excellence our students and staff live out each day.”
Martin Walker Elementary also made its first appearance on the Honor Roll this year. The campus earned five of six possible TEA distinctions in 2025 and received an “A” rating in the state’s accountability system.
“We’re proud and excited to be named an ERP Honor Roll school,” said Principal Kelly Thompson. “This award speaks to the dedication of our students, the heart of our staff and the support of our families. At Martin Walker Elementary, we show every day what it means to be a place where kids come first.”
Only 15% of eligible campuses statewide earned a place on the 2025 Honor Roll, placing all three Copperas Cove schools among the top‑performing campuses in Texas. Each of the three schools also continued their streak on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary Schools list—an honor they have now received for three consecutive years.
“Each of these three elementary campuses embodies everything it means to be a Bulldawg,” said Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins. “They have set the standard for excellence that our families have come to expect from Copperas Cove ISD and continue to raise the bar on how we serve our students every day. I am incredibly proud of everybody who played a role—students, staff and parents alike—and look forward to our continued work at enhancing the educational experience in Cove.”
ERP recognizes two levels of distinction: STAR, awarded to campuses where at least 33% of students are economically disadvantaged, and Scholar, for campuses with lower percentages. All three CCISD schools earned the STAR designation.
Districtwide, Copperas Cove ISD continues to outperform both regional and state averages on state‑mandated assessments and other academic measures. In the 2024–25 TEA accountability cycle, eight of the district’s 11 campuses earned a rating of “B” or higher.
