Summary:
The Peaster Independent School District (Isd) serves two middle-level schools—Peaster Intermediate (grades 4-6) and Peaster J H (grades 7-8)—with a combined enrollment of 727 students, and the district ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating.
Peaster J H stands out for its exceptional advanced math performance, with 97.22% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I in 2025-2026—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%—and for its significant year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 49th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 74th percentile (4 stars) in 2024-2025. However, this school struggles with 8th-grade Social Studies, where only 28.67% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, below the state average. In contrast, Peaster Intermediate shows consistent strength in reading across all grades but faces a notable "6th Grade Math Cliff," where math proficiency drops from 67.15% in 5th grade to just 37.24% in 6th grade in 2025-2026. Both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates (around 28-31%) and solid reading scores, though Peaster Intermediate has larger class sizes (18.3:1) compared to Peaster J H (14.3:1).
Key takeaways include a clear dichotomy in subject performance: while advanced math at Peaster J H is a standout strength, Social Studies is a persistent weakness. Science scores also vary, with 5th-grade science at Peaster Intermediate (47.59% proficient) dramatically outperforming the state average (29.57%), but 8th-grade science at Peaster J H (47.46%) aligns closely with the state average (46.25%). The district’s low dropout rate (0.4% at Peaster J H) and strong overall ranking make it a compelling choice, though parents should note the math transition challenges at 6th grade and the need for Social Studies support at the junior high level.
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