Montague Independent School District (Isd)

The Montague Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas that serves just one school, Montague Elementary, with 163 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite over half of its students (53.37%) being economically disadvantaged, the school is a high-performing outlier, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 and spending of $9,989 per student, this small-school environment is achieving big results.

Montague Elementary shows exceptional academic performance, particularly in upper-grade mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of 7th graders and 93.75% of 8th graders were proficient in Math, dramatically outperforming state averages of 29.41% and 47.24%, respectively. Reading is a consistent strength, with the school beating the state average in every grade from 3rd to 8th, including a perfect 100% proficiency in 7th Grade Reading. The school also saw massive year-over-year gains in Math, such as 3rd Grade Math jumping from 16.67% to 50% proficiency and 7th Grade Math soaring from 50% to 100%.

While the overall trend is positive, the small class sizes create volatility in year-over-year scores. For example, 8th Grade Social Studies dropped from 87.5% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 40% in 2025-2026, though both figures remain above the state average. Similarly, 4th Grade Reading fell from 78.57% to 60% in the same period. This volatility is typical for small schools, where a single cohort of students can dramatically swing percentages. Overall, Montague Elementary is a standout for its "Math Miracle" in upper grades and its consistent literacy foundation, making it a top choice for families seeking a high-quality, personalized education in a rural setting.