Summary:
The Pleasanton Independent School District (Isd) in Pleasanton, Texas, serves approximately 3,403 students across five public schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, in a community where about 66% of students are economically disadvantaged.
For parents, the standout school is Pleasanton J H, which excels in advanced math: its Algebra I End-of-Course exam proficiency rate of 89.74% far exceeds the district average of 45.17% and the state average of 54.03%, though its 8th-grade standard math proficiency is critically low at 20%. In contrast, Pleasanton High School is the district's most consistent performer, with a strong 96.1% graduation rate and a 2-star rating, but its test scores generally lag behind state averages. The Pleasanton Independent School District (Isd) School Of Choice is a struggling alternative school with only 11 students, a 78.6% graduation rate, and a 4.2% dropout rate—six times the district average—making it a clear outlier. Among elementary schools, Pleasanton Elementary and Pleasanton Pri both face challenges, with elementary reading scores 10-18 percentage points below state averages, though Pleasanton Elementary shows some success in Spanish-language 4th-grade reading (42.86% vs. 37.14% state average).
Key takeaways include the district's strong Algebra I pipeline, which effectively accelerates top math students, and a critical need for early literacy intervention, as elementary reading is the most consistent area of underperformance. The district's spending averages $11,209 per student, with Pleasanton High School spending the most ($12,904) and the School of Choice the least ($9,419). Overall, while the district ranks in the 27th percentile statewide, parents should note the stark contrast between the traditional high school's solid graduation rates and the alternative school's severe struggles, as well as the potential for advanced math programs to be expanded.
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