Summary:
The Clint Independent School District (Isd) in Clint, Texas, serves 2,460 students across four schools—one elementary, one middle, and two high schools—in a community where most students face economic challenges, with over 80% eligible for free or reduced lunch at three of the four schools.
The standout school is the Clint Independent School District (Isd) Early College Academy, a high-performing high school ranked in the 90th percentile (5 stars) that dramatically outpaces the district and state averages. For example, its English I Reading proficiency rate is 89.16% compared to the district's 49.71%, and it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate. In contrast, Clint High School performs near state averages with a 50th percentile ranking, while Wm David Surratt Elementary holds a 60th percentile ranking. Clint Junior High School faces the most significant challenges, ranking in the 40th percentile (2 stars) with math proficiency rates far below state averages—only 20.59% in 6th-grade math versus the state's 38.57%.
A key takeaway is that mathematics is a district-wide weakness, especially at the middle school level, suggesting a need for improved instruction from elementary grades upward. The Early College Academy, despite having 68.28% of students economically disadvantaged, proves that high-poverty schools can achieve elite results, making it a model for the district. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR test takers at Surratt Elementary show a critical gap, with only 7.69% proficiency in 3rd-grade reading compared to 49.56% for English test takers, highlighting the need for targeted bilingual support. Overall, the district shows a "two-speed" system where the selective Early College Academy excels while other schools struggle, particularly in math and during the middle school transition.
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