Summary:
The city of De Leon, Texas, is served by the De Leon Independent School District (Isd), which includes three public schools—De Leon Elementary, Perkins Middle, and De Leon High School—serving 654 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a small, close-knit community.
Among the three schools, De Leon Elementary stands out as the district's top performer, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and consistently ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools, despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, De Leon High School is a graduation powerhouse with a 98.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, supported by the district's lowest student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. Perkins Middle shows a unique "math paradox," where 8th graders scored an impressive 83.64% proficient in math (36 points above the state average), while 7th graders scored only 28.13% (just below the state average), indicating a need for curriculum alignment.
Key strengths across the district include exceptional performance in Reading and English Language Arts, with De Leon High School's English II scores nearly 28 points above the state average, and strong high school science scores, with 84.21% proficient in Biology. However, areas for improvement include middle school math for 6th and 7th graders, where scores barely meet or fall below state averages, and 8th-grade Social Studies at Perkins Middle, which saw only 16.33% proficiency in 2024-2025. Overall, the district ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide with a 5-star rating, making it a high-performing choice for families prioritizing literacy and graduation success.
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