Memphis Independent School District (Isd)

The Memphis Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 333 students across three schools: Austin Elementary, Memphis Middle, and Memphis High School. The district earns a solid 3-star rating, ranking in the 64th percentile statewide, but performance varies significantly between its schools.

Austin Elementary is the district's standout performer, achieving exceptional results despite 82.73% of its students being economically disadvantaged. In the 2024-2025 school year, its 3rd graders posted an impressive 85.71% proficiency in both Reading and Math, far exceeding state averages. The school's ranking jumped to the 81st percentile (4 stars) before settling to a projected 63rd percentile, a volatility common in small schools. In contrast, Memphis Middle is the district's weakest link, with test scores consistently below state averages—for example, 8th Grade Reading at 35.48% versus the state's 58.69%. Memphis High School excels in graduation and college readiness, boasting a 96.9% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, with strong End-of-Course exam results in U.S. History (80% proficient) and Biology (72.73% proficient).

Key metrics reveal a district investing heavily in its students, with per-student spending above the state average and very low student-teacher ratios (as low as 7:1 at the middle school). However, this investment yields mixed results, particularly at the middle school level. A fascinating contrast emerges in math performance: while elementary students outperformed the state in 2024-2025, their scores dropped below average the following year, even as middle school math scores rose above state averages. This suggests a potential discontinuity in math instruction between school levels. Overall, the district's small size creates year-to-year volatility, making long-term trends more reliable than single-year snapshots for parents evaluating these schools.