Summary:
The city of Rhome, Texas, is home to three public schools serving grades PK-8, all part of the highly-rated Northwest Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.
Among Rhome's schools, Seven Hills Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, ranking in the 47th percentile and showing consistent improvement. It significantly outperforms Prairie View Elementary, which ranks in the 14th percentile and faces challenges with its bilingual program, as evidenced by very low STAAR scores in Spanish. Chisholm Trail Middle presents a complex profile: it excels in advanced Algebra I with 90.22% proficiency, yet struggles in standard 7th-grade math with only 18.96% proficiency, creating a stark performance gap. This middle school also has the highest spending per student ($12,676) but the lowest overall state ranking, while Seven Hills spends the least ($10,868) and achieves the highest ranking, suggesting spending effectiveness matters more than total dollars.
Key metrics show an average student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 and a free/reduced lunch rate of 48.98%, with Prairie View having a notably higher rate at 61.39%. Chisholm Trail Middle reported a 0.0% dropout rate, better than the district average. Overall, while the district is strong, Rhome's schools vary widely, with Seven Hills Elementary being the most reliable choice for consistent academic performance, while Prairie View and Chisholm Trail have specific areas needing attention, particularly in foundational math and bilingual support.
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