Quitman Independent School District (Isd)

The Quitman Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving approximately 1,208 students across three schools: Quitman Elementary (PK-5), Quitman J H (6-8), and Quitman High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 68th percentile statewide, earning a solid 3-star rating.

Among the three schools, Quitman J H stands out as the most consistent high-performer, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and maintaining a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. Quitman High School excels in specific subjects, boasting a 99.0% graduation rate and outperforming state averages in English II and U.S. History. Quitman Elementary serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.17%) but shows strong potential, with 4th graders significantly exceeding state averages in both Reading and Math in a recent year.

A key finding is that per-student spending does not correlate with performance: the high school spends the most ($14,500 per student) yet has the lowest star rating, while the middle school spends less ($10,988) and is the highest-rated. Reading and English are district-wide strengths, but Mathematics is a consistent weakness, with every grade level scoring below state averages in math. The district also faces a transition challenge, as the middle school's strong performance does not fully carry over to the high school, whose ranking has declined in recent years.