Premont Independent School District (Isd)

The Premont Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 794 students across three schools: Premont Collegiate High School (grades 6-12), Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy (PK-5), and Premont Montessori Academy (K-2). A defining characteristic across all schools is an extremely high level of economic disadvantage, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Among the three schools, Premont Collegiate High School stands out as the district's academic anchor. It is the only school with a graduation rate (93.9%) and a dropout rate (1.8%), and it has the highest state ranking percentile (22nd). It also benefits from the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.9:1) and the highest per-student spending ($17,784). In contrast, Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 5th percentile statewide, with test scores consistently below state averages and the lowest per-student spending ($11,670). Premont Montessori Academy is the smallest school (50 students) and has the highest rate of economic disadvantage (96%), but it has no test score data available, making it impossible to evaluate its academic performance.

A key takeaway is the significant resource disparity within the district. The high school spends over $6,000 more per student than the largest elementary school, raising questions about equity. While Premont Collegiate High School is the best-performing school, it still struggles academically, with a majority of students scoring below proficiency in most subjects. A notable exception is U.S. History, where the school outperformed the state average (71.67% vs. 67.94%). The overwhelming challenge for the district remains the deep impact of poverty, which is strongly linked to the low test scores and rankings across all schools.