Johnson City Independent School District (Isd)

The Johnson City Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving 707 students across three schools: Lyndon B Johnson Elementary (PK-5), Lyndon B Johnson Middle (6-8), and Lyndon B Johnson High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 69th percentile statewide, earning a 3-star rating, but performance varies significantly by school level.

Lyndon B Johnson Middle is the district's standout, earning a 4-star rating with exceptional scores in advanced math and social studies—8th-grade social studies proficiency more than doubles the state average. Lyndon B Johnson High School also earns 4 stars, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and strong English and biology scores, though Algebra I remains a significant weakness with only 20-33% proficiency. In contrast, Lyndon B Johnson Elementary is the district's biggest concern, dropping to a 2-star rating with alarmingly low math scores—just 19% of 3rd graders were proficient in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 44%. Reading scores also declined sharply from the previous year.

The district's key metrics show small class sizes (student-teacher ratios from 9.8:1 to 12.5:1) and relatively high per-student spending ($12,691-$14,598). The middle school's success in advanced coursework and social studies suggests a strong academic culture, but the elementary school's struggles create a critical pipeline problem. The high school's Algebra I difficulties may stem from weak elementary foundations, and the elementary school serves a more economically diverse population (38% free/reduced lunch) that may need targeted support. Overall, the district excels in social studies across all levels, but reversing the elementary school's decline is essential for long-term success.