Summary:
The Latexo Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving about 550 students across just two schools: Latexo Elementary (PK-6) and Latexo High School (7-12). The district earns a 3-star rating, ranking in the 55th percentile statewide, but the two schools tell very different stories.
Latexo High School is the district's standout, consistently outperforming state averages in English and History. It boasts a 96.9% graduation rate and a very low 0.9% dropout rate, with strong proficiency in English II (82.61%) and U.S. History (77.42%). The high school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1 and higher per-student spending ($13,249). In contrast, Latexo Elementary shows early promise—3rd-grade math proficiency (64.44%) far exceeds the state average—but performance drops sharply in upper grades. By 5th grade, reading and math proficiency fall below state averages, and 5th-grade science hit a critical low of just 9.09% proficiency in 2024-2025. The elementary school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (57.94%) with a larger student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and lower spending per student ($9,525).
A key takeaway is the apparent "middle school gap" caused by the district's PK-6 and 7-12 structure, with academic struggles emerging around 4th and 5th grade. Math performance is particularly inconsistent: 3rd graders excel, but 6th-grade math proficiency at the high school plummets to 21.88%. Year-over-year scores also fluctuate significantly, suggesting a need for more stable instructional strategies. The science crisis in 5th grade is a district-wide red flag requiring immediate attention, as it will impact high school readiness. Overall, while the high school shines, the elementary school faces clear challenges that demand targeted resources and support.
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