Summary:
The Everman Independent School District (Isd) serves 10 schools—six elementary, two middle, and two high schools—in a Texas community where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges across the district.
The standout school is Roy Johnson Stem Academy, a middle school that consistently earns a 2-star rating and ranks in the 39th-42nd percentile statewide, far outperforming its peer Charles Baxter J H, which ranks in the 5th percentile. Roy Johnson’s Algebra I proficiency rate of 88.89% is exceptional, while Charles Baxter’s 8th-grade math proficiency is just 1.75%. Among elementary schools, Bishop Elementary, Souder Elementary, and Hommel Elementary earn 2-star ratings and show proficiency rates closer to state averages, while John And Polly Townley Elementary and E Ray Elementary struggle, with E Ray dropping to the 6th percentile. At the high school level, Everman High School has a graduation rate of 89.2% and a dropout rate of 3.3%, while Everman Academy High School spends the most per student ($18,461) but has the worst academic outcomes, including 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results—Roy Johnson spends $14,801 per student and excels, while Everman Academy spends more and struggles. The district’s average student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1, with Roy Johnson having the lowest ratio at 11.5:1. The success of Roy Johnson, despite serving a high-poverty population, suggests its STEM focus and smaller class sizes are effective models worth replicating. Overall, the district ranks in the 14th percentile statewide, with significant disparities between schools that parents should consider when choosing a school.
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