New Diana Independent School District (Isd)

The New Diana Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Diana, Texas, serving approximately 1,136 students across three schools: Robert F Hunt Elementary, New Diana Middle, and New Diana High School. The district earns a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 85th percentile statewide, driven largely by exceptional elementary performance.

Robert F Hunt Elementary is the district's academic powerhouse, consistently earning 4 stars and ranking in the 83rd to 89th percentile. It outperforms the state in every subject and grade level, with 5th-grade Reading proficiency reaching 82.65%—24 points above the state average. In contrast, New Diana Middle shows strong Reading scores but struggles in 7th-grade Math and 8th-grade Social Studies, where proficiency drops to just 19.51%. New Diana High School excels in Biology (81.52%) and English but faces challenges in Algebra I (41.11%) and U.S. History (59.7%). However, it boasts a near-perfect 98.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, making it a standout for student outcomes.

Key metrics include an average student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and spending per student ranging from $8,628 at the elementary to $13,172 at the high school. The district's greatest strength is a vertically-aligned Reading curriculum, with every grade exceeding state averages. Weaknesses include a middle-school math and science dip and a persistent Social Studies blind spot in 8th grade. Overall, the elementary school is exceptionally efficient, while the high school invests more per student to maintain its high graduation rate, creating a district with clear academic strengths and targeted areas for improvement.