Ector Independent School District (Isd)

The Ector Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural Texas district with just two schools—Ector Elementary (serving PK-5) and Ector High School (serving 6-12)—and a combined enrollment of 234 students, offering a close-knit community feel with moderate economic disadvantage.

Ector Elementary is the district’s rising star, showing a dramatic academic turnaround. Its state ranking percentile soared from the 40th to the 65th percentile in just one year, earning a 3-star rating. The school excels in early math, with 64.71% of 3rd graders proficient—far above the state average of 44.33%. However, it struggles in 5th Grade Reading (47.62%) and Science (17.39% in 2024-2025). In contrast, Ector High School is a mixed bag: it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and strong U.S. History scores (80% proficient), but math performance is alarmingly low, with 7th Grade Math at just 15.38% proficiency. The high school also spends significantly more per student ($15,653 vs. $10,111) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (8.7:1 vs. 16.1:1), yet it has not translated that investment into consistent academic gains, earning only a 2-star rating and ranking in the 44th percentile.

The key takeaway for parents is a district with two very different trajectories. Ector Elementary is on a rapid upward trend, making the most of its resources, while Ector High School is struggling with a persistent math problem and declining performance momentum. Across both schools, Science and Social Studies scores consistently lag behind state averages, indicating a district-wide need for improvement in those subjects. For families, this means the elementary school offers strong early academics, but the high school may require extra support in math and science to ensure student success.