Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District serves 853 students across three campuses—Pewitt Elementary (grades PK-5), Pewitt J H (grades 6-8), and Pewitt High School (grades 9-12)—in a rural area of Texas, with a district-wide ranking of 321st out of 951 districts (66th percentile, 3 stars).

Pewitt Elementary is the district's strongest performer, consistently earning 3-4 stars and excelling in Reading, where proficiency rates significantly exceed state averages (e.g., 79.66% of 5th graders proficient vs. 58.47% statewide). In contrast, Pewitt J H shows a troubling decline, dropping from a 74th percentile ranking (4 stars) to the 53rd percentile (3 stars), with math scores alarmingly low—only 22.22% of 8th graders proficient in math compared to the state's 47.24%. Pewitt High School excels in keeping students on track, boasting a 94.9% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, but struggles with Algebra I, where just 26.83% of students are proficient versus the state's 54.03%.

A key takeaway is the district's systemic math weakness across all schools, while Reading remains a clear strength, particularly at the elementary level. The high school's per-student spending ($14,169) and low student-teacher ratio (10.6:1) do not translate into top academic results, suggesting instructional quality matters more than resources. The middle school's decline from elementary performance indicates a potential transition issue, making it the district's primary area for improvement. Overall, parents can expect strong elementary reading programs and high graduation rates, but should be aware of significant math challenges that persist from middle through high school.