Summary:
The La Pryor Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 439 students across just two schools: La Pryor Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and La Pryor Secondary (6th through 12th grade). The district is ranked 683rd out of 951 districts in Texas, earning a 1-star rating, and over 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
La Pryor Elementary is the clear standout, showing strong improvement. Its state ranking jumped from the 28th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 58th percentile (3 stars) for 2025-2026. The elementary school now outperforms state averages in key areas, such as 4th-grade Math (58.33% proficient vs. 49.28% statewide) and 5th-grade Reading (61.29% vs. 58.47%). In contrast, La Pryor Secondary has declined from a 3-star to a 1-star rating over the same period. While its high school students excel in Algebra I (60.87% proficient) and Biology (76.92% proficient), middle school performance is very weak, with 8th-grade Social Studies at just 6.06% proficiency and 8th-grade Reading at 14.81%—both far below state averages.
A key takeaway is the sharp drop in performance between elementary and middle school, suggesting a need for better curriculum alignment and support for 6th graders. Despite these academic challenges, the district keeps students engaged, with a 93.9% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. Notably, La Pryor Secondary spends $15,014 per student—more than the elementary school’s $12,015—yet sees weaker results, raising questions about how resources are used. For parents, La Pryor Elementary offers a rising academic environment, while the secondary school provides strong high school STEM programs but struggles with middle school fundamentals.
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