Archer City Independent School District (Isd)

The Archer City Independent School District (Isd) is a small, highly-ranked district in Texas serving 484 students across two schools: Archer City Elementary (grades PK-6) and Archer City High School (grades 7-12). The district ranks 48th out of 951 in Texas, earning a 5-star rating, and both schools have shown significant year-over-year improvement.

Archer City Elementary is the district's academic powerhouse, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide (5 stars) and jumping from the 87th percentile in just two years. Its test scores are exceptional, often exceeding state averages by 30-50 percentage points—for example, 6th graders achieved 94.44% proficiency in Reading and 88.89% in Math. In contrast, Archer City High School ranks in the 85th percentile (4 stars) but boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. The high school also has a notably low student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, compared to the elementary's 14.4:1, and spends significantly more per student ($15,772 vs. $9,835).

A key takeaway is the elementary school's remarkable efficiency, achieving higher academic rankings with less funding per pupil. However, the high school has a clear weakness: only 22.86% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies, below the state average. Both schools are on a strong upward trajectory, with the elementary seeing dramatic math gains (e.g., 3rd grade jumping from 62.5% to 90.32% proficiency) and the high school improving in Algebra I and Biology. Overall, this district offers a small-school advantage with personalized attention, though parents should note the specific challenge in 8th grade Social Studies.