Summary:
The city of Schulenburg, Texas, is served by the Schulenburg Independent School District (Isd), which operates two public schools—Schulenburg Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Schulenburg Secondary (6th through 12th grade)—with a combined enrollment of 684 students. The district overall ranks in the 23rd percentile statewide, but the two schools present very different profiles for parents to consider.
Schulenburg Secondary stands out as the stronger performer, showing an upward trend in its state ranking over recent years. It boasts a 95.3% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, a major asset that indicates the school effectively keeps students on track. The secondary school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 and outperforms state averages in specific subjects like 6th grade math and U.S. History. In contrast, Schulenburg Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 12th percentile (1 star) and consistently scoring below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. This is notable because the elementary school actually spends over $1,000 more per student ($13,162 vs. $11,976) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.6:1) than the secondary school, suggesting its struggles are not due to a lack of funding.
A key finding is the dramatic drop in math performance between 6th and 7th grade at the secondary level, with only 8.11% of 7th graders proficient in math compared to 29.41% statewide. However, the secondary school’s bright spots in 6th grade math and U.S. History offer a potential blueprint for improvement. Overall, while test scores are low, the district’s ability to graduate nearly all its students is a critical success metric that parents should weigh heavily when evaluating these schools.
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