Peaster Independent School District (Isd)

The Peaster Independent School District (Isd) is a small, high-performing district in Weatherford, Texas, serving approximately 1,776 students across four schools: Peaster Elementary (PK-3), Peaster Intermediate (grades 4-6), Peaster J H (grades 7-8), and Peaster High School (grades 9-12). The district ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating, and serves a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates averaging around 30%.

Peaster High School is the district's academic powerhouse, boasting a 99% graduation rate and exceptional proficiency in Biology (93.91%) and U.S. History (86.73%). In contrast, Peaster J H stands out for its "Algebra I Accelerator" program, where 7th and 8th graders taking the Algebra I EOC exam achieved a phenomenal 97.22% proficiency rate, far exceeding the state average of 54%. Meanwhile, Peaster Intermediate shines as the "Math Champion," with 4th and 5th graders scoring well above state averages in math, though a notable "math dip" occurs in 6th grade, where proficiency drops to 37.24%, below the state average. Peaster Elementary consistently outperforms state averages in early math, setting a strong foundation.

Key takeaways include a clear strength in science and history at the high school level, contrasted with inconsistent social studies performance at Peaster J H, where 8th-grade social studies proficiency is the district's lowest at 28.67%. Spending per student varies significantly, from $9,559 at the elementary level to $13,472 at the high school, correlating with lower student-teacher ratios (12.6:1 at the high school vs. 18.3:1 at the intermediate). Overall, the district excels in advanced math and high school sciences, but parents should note the 6th-grade math transition and middle school social studies as areas for potential focus.