Maypearl Independent School District (Isd)

The Maypearl Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving about 1,209 students across four schools: one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools.

The district's standout is Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick Elementary, which consistently earns a 3-star rating and is improving, outperforming state averages in 4th-grade math and 5th-grade science. In contrast, Maypearl High School is the weakest link, with a 2-star rating and declining performance, falling below state averages in every subject. Maypearl Middle presents a paradox: while its overall ranking has dropped sharply, an impressive 95.24% of its students taking Algebra I are proficient, suggesting a highly selective advanced math program. However, this success does not carry over to the high school, where Algebra I proficiency plummets to just 4.05%. The district also operates Maypearl Pri (Pre-K through 1st grade), which has the highest economic disadvantage rate and the lowest per-student spending, raising questions about resource allocation.

Key metrics show a clear pattern of elementary strength versus secondary weakness. The district ranks in the 40th percentile statewide, with small class sizes and a strong high school graduation rate of 94.6%. However, a steep "middle school slump" is evident, with math proficiency dropping from 41.38% in 5th grade to just 14.81% in 7th grade. This suggests the district builds strong foundational skills early but struggles to maintain rigor as students advance, making the middle school a critical area for improvement.