Summary:
The Jarrell Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 4,153 students across five schools—one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools—in a small Texas community where about 63.5% of students are economically disadvantaged, a factor that shapes academic outcomes.
Among the schools, Jarrell Middle stands out for its advanced math program: 75% of its students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam scored proficient, far exceeding the district average of 45.68% and the state average of 54.03%. However, this strength does not carry over to general math, where all grade levels in the district score below state averages. Jarrell Elementary is the most consistent elementary school, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 21st percentile, with 49.5% of 5th graders proficient in reading—higher than Double Creek Elementary (42.07%) and Igo Elementary (40.95%). Igo Elementary is the most struggling school, with a 0-star rating for three years and only 6.45% of 5th graders proficient in science in 2024-2025. Jarrell High School boasts a 97% graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate, yet its academic proficiency in core subjects like Algebra I (38.23%) and English I (46.72%) lags behind state averages, with U.S. History being its closest subject to the state benchmark (64.93% vs. 70.17%).
Key takeaways include a district-wide struggle with mathematics, where every grade-level test falls below state averages, and a high graduation rate that masks academic deficiencies. The disparity in Algebra I performance at the middle school suggests either a selective cohort or an isolated teaching strength. Spending per student ranges from $8,951 at Igo Elementary to $10,600 at the high school, with lower-spending elementary schools generally showing lower performance, though other factors like instructional quality also play a role. Overall, the district ranks 825th out of 951 in Texas (13th percentile), highlighting significant challenges despite pockets of success.
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