Summary:
The Pittsburg Independent School District (Isd) in Pittsburg, Texas, serves 2,245 students across five schools, from Pre-K through 12th grade, and has earned a strong 4-star rating, ranking in the 76th percentile statewide despite over 73% of students being economically disadvantaged.
Two schools stand out for different reasons. Pittsburg J H is the district's academic powerhouse, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for two consecutive years—far exceeding the state average of 54%—and consistently earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, Pittsburg Elementary is the improver, showing a dramatic turnaround from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in 2024-2025, with 3rd-grade math proficiency hitting 76.67% versus the state's 44.88%, though its performance has since been more volatile. Pittsburg High School boasts a 98% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, while Pittsburg Intermediate and Pittsburg Pri round out the district with strong foundational support.
Key metrics include a favorable average student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1, with Pittsburg J H having the smallest classes at 10.1:1. Per-student spending averages $10,081, with the high school spending the most at $12,365. A notable weakness is 8th-grade Social Studies at Pittsburg J H, where only 29.63% of students are proficient, below the state average. Overall, the district excels in math and reading through middle school, avoiding the typical "middle school dip," and its high performance despite high poverty rates suggests effective resource allocation and teaching strategies.
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