Coolidge Independent School District (Isd)

The Coolidge Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 287 students across two schools: Coolidge Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Coolidge High School (6th through 12th grade).

Coolidge Elementary is a standout for its exceptional 3rd-grade math performance, with 86.36% of students proficient in 2025-2026—nearly double the state average. However, this success does not carry over to 4th and 5th grades, where math proficiency drops sharply to 42.86% and 33.33%, respectively, indicating a potential curriculum alignment issue. In contrast, Coolidge High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and excels in U.S. History, with 93.33% proficiency, far above the state average. Yet, it struggles significantly in middle school subjects, such as 8th-grade Social Studies (11.11% proficient) and 6th-grade Math (10.34% proficient), suggesting a "middle school dip" that needs attention.

Both schools benefit from high financial investment, with spending per student at $11,783 (elementary) and $13,386 (high school), and very low student-teacher ratios of 9.8:1 and 9.6:1, respectively. Despite these resources, the district's overall ranking is only in the 51st percentile (3 stars), raising questions about resource allocation. A key takeaway is the volatility in math scores across grade levels, while reading performance remains more stable. The stark contrast between 8th-grade Social Studies and high school U.S. History scores also highlights a potential gap in the middle school curriculum. For parents, this district offers strong individual attention and standout programs in early math and high school history, but inconsistent performance in middle school and upper elementary math warrants careful consideration.