Summary:
The Hutto Independent School District (Isd) serves 13 schools in Texas, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, offering a range of educational environments from large comprehensive campuses to specialized programs.
For parents, the standout schools in the district show clear differences in focus and performance. Hutto Middle excels in advanced math, with nearly 95% of its Algebra I students proficient, but struggles with general 7th-grade math where only 4.39% meet state standards. In contrast, Hutto Elementary is the most consistently high-performing elementary school, earning a 3-star rating for three straight years and leading in 5th-grade math. Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary shows strong improvement, with excellent 5th-grade reading scores at 64.75% proficiency. The Hutto Virtual Academy offers a unique small-school experience with a 0% dropout rate and low student-teacher ratio, though its math scores are weak. Ray Elementary stands out for achieving solid 3rd-grade math results despite serving a high-needs population. The district's two high schools differ sharply: Hutto High School is large and struggles with Algebra I (only 6% proficient), while the Hutto Ninth Grade Center outperforms state averages in Biology and English I Reading.
Key takeaways for families include a district-wide math challenge, especially in middle school, where general math proficiency is far below state averages. Spending does not predict success—Howard Norman Elementary spends the most per student but ranks low, while Hutto Elementary spends less and performs best. Several schools show volatile year-over-year rankings, suggesting instability. Overall, the district ranks in the 44th percentile statewide, with pockets of excellence and clear areas for improvement.
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