Ingram Independent School District (Isd)

The Ingram Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Ingram, Texas, serving 1,351 students across three schools: Ingram Elementary, Ingram Middle, and Ingram Tom Moore High School. The district ranks in the 84th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, though each school has a distinct academic profile.

Ingram Elementary is the district's academic engine, consistently outperforming state averages in reading and math across all tested grades despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (69%). For example, 4th-grade math proficiency reached 75.31%, a remarkable 26 points above the state average. In contrast, Ingram Middle presents a paradox: while 93.33% of 8th graders taking Algebra I are proficient—39 points above the state average—only 7.5% of 7th graders are proficient in general math, a critical 22-point deficit. Ingram Tom Moore High School is the district's improvement story, with a state ranking that jumped from the 59th to the 71st percentile over three years, a 98.9% graduation rate, and a 0.0% dropout rate. However, it struggles in Algebra I and U.S. History EOC exams.

Key metrics show spending varies widely, from $9,586 per student at the middle school to $15,951 at the high school, yet the elementary school delivers the strongest academic results with lower spending. Science is a district-wide weakness, with 5th-grade science at 37.04% and 8th-grade science at 14.29%, both below state averages. The most critical takeaway is the "middle school math cliff" between 6th and 7th grade, which demands immediate attention. Overall, the district excels at foundational education and keeping students on track to graduate, but must address significant gaps in middle school math and science instruction.