Colmesneil Independent School District (Isd)

The Colmesneil Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates two schools: Colmesneil Elementary (grades PK-6) and Colmesneil JH/High School (grades 7-12). While the high school has performed relatively well, ranking in the top 50% of Texas high schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, the elementary school has struggled, with its overall ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools.

Colmesneil JH/High School stands out for its impressive 97.2% four-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, both significantly better than state averages. However, the school's performance on STAAR end-of-course exams is mixed, with strong results in Biology and U.S. History but weaker performance in Algebra I. In contrast, Colmesneil Elementary has shown some bright spots, with its 5th-grade reading proficiency rate exceeding the state average and its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate also higher than the state average.

The data also reveals disparities in resources and spending between the two schools, with Colmesneil JH/High School spending $12,031 per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.3, compared to Colmesneil Elementary's $9,387 per student and a higher ratio of 13.6. This suggests a potential disconnect in the educational continuum, where students may not be adequately prepared as they transition from elementary to middle/high school. Addressing these disparities and implementing targeted interventions, particularly in areas of academic weakness, will be crucial for the district's continued improvement and success.