Summary:
The Everman Independent School District (Isd) in Everman, Texas, serves approximately 4,000 students across eight schools, including five elementary schools (Dan Powell Early Learning Academy, John and Polly Townley Elementary, Bishop Elementary, Souder Elementary, and Hommel Elementary), one middle school (Charles Baxter J H), and two high schools (Everman High School and Everman Academy High School), with nearly all students (over 95%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic need across the district.
Among the elementary schools, Bishop Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, consistently earning a 2-star rating and achieving test scores that approach state averages in reading and math, despite serving a student body where 93% are economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Souder Elementary and Hommel Elementary struggle more significantly, with lower proficiency rates across subjects. The middle school, Charles Baxter J H, presents a stark paradox: while its general math scores are critically low (e.g., only 2% of 8th graders proficient in math), its advanced Algebra I students achieve a 65% proficiency rate, far exceeding the district and state averages. This suggests a highly tracked system where a small group excels while most students fall behind.
At the high school level, Everman High School has a graduation rate of 89.2% and a dropout rate of 3.3%, while the smaller Everman Academy High School has a slightly higher graduation rate (90.8%) but a higher dropout rate (4.2%) and alarmingly low test scores, including 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I. Notably, Everman Academy spends the most per student ($18,461) yet achieves the lowest academic outcomes, highlighting that additional resources alone do not guarantee success. Overall, the district ranks in the bottom 14% of Texas districts, with Bishop Elementary serving as a bright spot and the middle school math crisis representing a critical area for improvement.
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