Summary:
The Post Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Post Elementary, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in a rural, high-poverty community where 79.1% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Post Elementary faces significant academic challenges, reflected in its district ranking in the 13th percentile statewide and a 1-star rating. However, the data reveals notable bright spots. The school's strongest performance was in 5th Grade Science during the 2024-2025 school year, where it slightly outperformed the state average (30.95% vs. 29.57%). Another standout was 4th Grade Mathematics in the same year, which jumped to 50% proficiency—above the state average of 45.79%—suggesting a successful intervention for that specific cohort. Unfortunately, this success was not sustained, as the same cohort's math proficiency dropped to 25.58% in 5th grade the following year. The most dramatic decline occurred in 4th Grade Reading, which plummeted from 39.58% to just 13.64% year-over-year, a 65% decrease.
Overall, Post Elementary shows a "roller coaster" pattern of inconsistent performance across grades and subjects. While the school benefits from a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 12.4, its per-student spending of $10,653 is slightly below the state average, which is a concern given the high needs of its student population. The key takeaway for parents is that while the school struggles with stability, it has demonstrated the ability to achieve success in specific areas like 5th Grade Science and 4th Grade Math. The school's leadership should focus on replicating the strategies behind these successes to build a more consistent and effective instructional program across all grades.
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