Summary:
The Kountze Independent School District (Isd) serves two elementary-level schools in a small, rural Texas community: Kountze Elementary (serving Pre-K through 2nd grade, with 336 students) and Kountze Intermediate (serving 3rd through 5th grade, with 257 students). Both schools face significant economic challenges, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, though Kountze Elementary has a slightly higher rate at 67.26% compared to Kountze Intermediate's 61.87%.
When comparing the two schools, Kountze Intermediate stands out for its recent academic performance and upward trend. Its state ranking improved from the 50th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 59th percentile in 2024-2025, before settling at the 54th percentile in 2025-2026. In contrast, Kountze Elementary's historical data (from 2005-2008) shows a sharp decline, dropping from the 62nd percentile to the 40th percentile. Kountze Intermediate also has a slightly better student-teacher ratio (14.4:1 versus 16.1:1) and spends marginally more per student ($10,406 versus $10,030).
Key takeaways for parents include a notable "math cliff" at Kountze Intermediate: while 3rd graders slightly outperform the state in math, 4th and 5th graders fall significantly behind, with 5th graders scoring 13 points below the state average. However, science is a surprising strength, as 5th graders scored 38.82% proficient—nearly 10 points above the state average. Reading performance is mixed, with 3rd and 5th graders meeting or exceeding state averages, but 4th graders lagging. A major limitation is the lack of recent test data for Kountze Elementary, making it impossible to assess the academic foundation being built in the early grades, which is critical for understanding the trends seen at the intermediate level.
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