Summary:
The New Diana Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Robert F Hunt Elementary, which educates 537 students in grades PK through 5. The district itself is highly ranked, placing in the 85th percentile in Texas with a 4-star rating, and the school consistently outperforms state averages in both reading and mathematics.
Robert F Hunt Elementary shows a clear strength in reading, particularly in 5th grade, where 82.65% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—a remarkable 24 percentage points above the state average. However, the school faces a notable challenge in 4th grade, where reading proficiency dropped sharply from 79.35% to 62.64% year-over-year, and math proficiency also declined. This suggests a potential issue with the curriculum or instruction for that specific grade level. In contrast, 5th grade emerges as the school's peak performance year, with students consistently outperforming their younger peers, especially in reading.
Despite 40.41% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school's per-student spending of $8,628 supports strong academic results. The school's overall state ranking has fluctuated, dropping from the 89th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 83rd percentile in 2025-2026, which aligns with the concerning 4th-grade declines. For parents, this school offers a robust education with standout reading programs, but the recent drop in 4th-grade scores is a key area to monitor and discuss with school leadership.
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