Coleman Independent School District (Isd)

The Coleman Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 796 students across three schools in Coleman, Texas, including an elementary school (PK-4), a middle school (5-8), and a high school (9-12).

The standout school in the district is Coleman High School, which has earned a 4-star rating and consistently ranks in the 61st to 67th percentile among Texas high schools. It excels in End-of-Course exams, with 89.58% of students proficient in Biology and 78.43% proficient in U.S. History, both well above state averages. The high school also boasts a strong 93.3% graduation rate, a very low 0.4% dropout rate, the highest per-student spending ($14,546), and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (8.5:1). In contrast, Coleman Elementary is the district's most challenged school, holding a 1-star rating for three years and ranking in the bottom 27th percentile. Its test scores are consistently below state averages, with only 24.44% of 3rd graders proficient in Math compared to 44.33% statewide. The elementary school also serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (58.98%) but has the lowest per-student spending ($9,245) and the highest student-to-teacher ratio (12.7:1). Coleman J H shows a mixed but improving picture, with 5th-grade Math scores very low (18.97% proficient) but 8th-grade Math significantly outperforming the state (57.81% vs. 47.24%).

A key takeaway is the dramatic performance gap between the elementary and high schools, suggesting that students may experience significant academic growth as they progress through the district. The middle school appears to be a turning point, especially in Math, where scores improve markedly from 5th to 8th grade. However, the elementary school's persistent low performance and stagnation over three years, combined with its high level of economic disadvantage and lower resource allocation, point to a systemic challenge that requires targeted intervention. The high school's exceptional performance in Biology and U.S. History highlights a departmental strength that could serve as a model for other subjects and grade levels within the district.