Summary:
The city of Daisetta, Texas, is served by the Hull-Daisetta Independent School District (Isd), which operates two small public schools—Hull-Daisetta High School and Hull-Daisetta J H—with a combined enrollment of just 163 students. The district ranks in the bottom 5% of all Texas districts, and both schools face significant academic challenges, though they differ in their strengths and weaknesses.
Hull-Daisetta High School stands out for its strong 90.5% graduation rate and a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, which allows for small class sizes and potential individualized attention. However, its STAAR test scores are well below state averages, with only 13.51% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to the state's 54.03%. The school shows a relative strength in U.S. History, where 64.71% of students are proficient, nearly matching the state average. In contrast, Hull-Daisetta J H struggles severely, particularly in mathematics, where 0% of 7th graders achieved proficiency in the 2025-2026 school year. The middle school ranks in the bottom 4% of Texas middle schools and has a 0-star rating, with performance consistently far below state averages across all subjects.
A key takeaway is the disconnect between resources and results: the high school spends $18,066 per student and has a low student-teacher ratio, yet test scores remain low, suggesting that high poverty rates (63.81% of high school students are economically disadvantaged) may be overwhelming these advantages. The middle school's math crisis is a critical concern, as it directly impacts students' readiness for high school Algebra I. While the high school's graduation rate is positive, the low proficiency rates raise questions about whether students are truly mastering grade-level content before earning diplomas. Overall, the district shows systemic issues that need targeted intervention, especially in math instruction at the middle school level.
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