Evant Independent School District (Isd)

The Evant Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving just 198 students across two schools: Evant Elementary (grades PK-5) and Evant High School (grades 6-12). The district ranks in the 18th percentile statewide, earning a 1-star rating, and faces significant challenges tied to high economic disadvantage, with 90% of elementary and 71% of high school students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Evant High School is the relative standout, showing a positive ranking trajectory from a 1-star to a 2-star rating and outperforming the state in Biology (77.78% proficient vs. 62.04%) and English I Reading (65% vs. 51.26%) on End-of-Course exams. Its low student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1 allows for personalized attention. In contrast, Evant Elementary is in a state of crisis, with a steep ranking decline to the 12th percentile and alarmingly low math scores—only 6.67% of 3rd graders and 9.09% of 4th graders were proficient in 2024-2025, compared to state averages around 45%. This creates a "pipeline" problem where students enter high school already far behind.

The district's most critical issue is a systemic weakness in mathematics across all grades, from elementary through Algebra I. The high school's success in specific subjects suggests one or two exceptionally effective teachers, a key asset to retain. However, the 71.4% graduation rate is a major red flag, indicating chronic retention and progress issues despite a 0.0% dropout rate in the most recent year. With very small enrollment numbers, the performance of just a few students can dramatically swing school ratings, making the district highly vulnerable to losing key staff or a struggling cohort.