Moulton Independent School District (Isd)

The Moulton Independent School District (Isd) is a small, two-school district in Texas serving 293 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with Moulton Elementary (Pre-K to 6th) and Moulton High School (7th to 12th) offering a close-knit educational environment.

Moulton High School is the district's standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide. It boasts an exceptional 95.5% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating a highly supportive environment that keeps students on track. The high school excels in core subjects, with 8th-grade Math proficiency (84.62%) and 8th-grade Social Studies (58.33%) far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Moulton Elementary has seen a decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating over recent years. While the elementary school has a strong 5th-grade class (88.24% proficient in Reading), other grades struggle significantly, such as 3rd-grade Reading (30.43%) and Math (26.09%). This creates a performance gap where the high school appears to help students catch up, as seen in the dramatic jump from 6th-grade Math (34.78%) to 8th-grade Math (84.62%).

Both schools benefit from low student-teacher ratios (11:1 at elementary, 7.9:1 at high school) and moderate economic need, with about half of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The district spends slightly more per student at the elementary level ($11,717) than the high school ($11,416), yet the high school outperforms, suggesting that resource allocation at the elementary level may need review. The key takeaway for parents is that Moulton High School provides a strong, consistent education with excellent graduation outcomes, while Moulton Elementary shows uneven performance that warrants attention, particularly in early grades.