Mildred Independent School District (Isd)

The Mildred Independent School District (Isd) in Corsicana, Texas, is a small district serving 838 students across two schools: Mildred High School (grades 6-12) and Mildred Elementary (grades PK-5). The district holds a 3-star rating, ranking 421st out of 951 Texas districts, but both schools have experienced a notable decline from 4-star to 2-star ratings over the past three years.

Mildred High School excels in upper-level subjects, with 77% of students proficient in U.S. History and 64.5% in English II Reading—both above state averages. It also boasts a strong 91.2% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. However, the school struggles in core STEM areas, with only 38.6% proficient in Algebra I and 62.1% in Biology, both well below state benchmarks. In contrast, Mildred Elementary shows a mixed picture: 5th Grade Reading is a standout at 74% proficient (15.5 points above the state), but early math is in crisis, with just 19.7% of 4th graders and 27.5% of 3rd graders proficient in math—far below state averages. The elementary school serves a slightly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (48%) compared to the high school (45.7%).

The district’s spending per student is notably higher at the high school ($11,251) than at the elementary school ($8,117), despite the high school having a lower student-teacher ratio (12.2:1 vs. 15:1). This disparity raises questions about resource allocation, especially given the elementary school’s foundational math struggles. The bright spot in 5th Grade Reading suggests effective teaching strategies exist within the district that could be replicated. Overall, while the high school maintains strong graduation metrics, the district’s declining rankings and elementary math crisis signal systemic challenges that parents should monitor closely, particularly as these early weaknesses may impact future high school performance in Algebra I and Biology.