Judson Independent School District (Isd)

The Judson Independent School District (Isd) serves 35 schools in the San Antonio area, including 22 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools, and is ranked 752 out of 951 districts in Texas, placing it in the 21st percentile with a 1-star rating.

Performance varies dramatically across the district. The standout is Judson Early College Academy, a high school ranking in the 93rd percentile (5 stars) with a 98.9% graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, achieving top test scores despite having the lowest per-student spending ($6,793). At the elementary level, Wortham Oaks Elementary (87th percentile, 4 stars) and Crestview Elementary (85th percentile, 4 stars) lead with strong proficiency rates, while Park Village Blended Learning Academy (1st percentile, 0 stars) and Woodlake Elementary (2nd percentile, 0 stars) face severe challenges with critically low test scores. Among middle schools, Kitty Hawk Middle (57th percentile, 3 stars) outperforms peers, especially in advanced courses like Algebra I (60.54% proficient vs. 30.52% district average), while Kirby Middle (9th percentile, 0 stars) struggles with a 90.07% economic disadvantage rate and low core subject scores.

A key takeaway is the strong link between economic disadvantage and performance: top schools like Wortham Oaks have the lowest free/reduced lunch rates (42.91%), while struggling schools exceed 85%. Middle school math is a district-wide crisis, with 7th-grade proficiency rates often below 10% at schools like Judson Middle (8.47%) and Henry Metzger Middle (4.43%). However, advanced coursework shows promise—even low-rated Kirby Middle achieved 67.86% proficiency in Algebra I. Notably, higher spending doesn't guarantee success, as Judson Early College Academy proves with its cost-efficient, high-performing model.