Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)

The Raymondville Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 1,963 students across five schools in Texas, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, and is ranked in the 63rd percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.

Pittman Elementary is the district's standout academic leader, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile among Texas elementary schools, with test scores in Reading and Math significantly above state averages despite 75% of its students being economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Smith Elementary faces the highest poverty rate in the district at 98.84% but receives the lowest funding per student ($11,274), and while its Math scores are above state averages, its Reading scores lag behind the district. Myra Green Middle is a consistent 4-star performer with a 0% dropout rate and exceptional 8th-grade Math proficiency (80.17%), far exceeding the state average of 47.24%. Raymondville High School boasts a strong 96.9% graduation rate, but its Algebra I proficiency (37.86%) is well below the state average. The Raymondville Options Academic Academy, an alternative high school, struggles significantly with a 1-star rating, 0% proficiency in Algebra I and Biology, and a 0.7% dropout rate, despite spending the most per student ($20,111) and having the smallest class sizes.

A key takeaway is the "Pittman Paradox," where high academic achievement occurs despite high poverty, suggesting effective strategies that overcome socioeconomic barriers. However, a district-wide weakness in 8th-grade Social Studies is evident, with only 11.76% proficiency at Myra Green Middle compared to the state average of 31.69%. Additionally, while middle school Math is a strength, the drop in high school Algebra I scores indicates a potential "leak" in the math pipeline that needs attention.