Summary:
The Sam Rayburn Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Ivanhoe, Texas, serving 469 students across two schools: Sam Rayburn Elementary (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Rayburn High School (7th through 12th grade). The district ranks in the 89th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and both schools are standout performers in different ways.
Rayburn High School excels in academic outcomes, boasting a 97.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. It significantly outperforms state averages in Biology (92.68% proficient vs. 70.51% state) and 8th Grade Reading (89.19% vs. 58.69% state), and its state ranking has steadily improved to the 82nd percentile. In contrast, Sam Rayburn Elementary shines in foundational skills, particularly in Mathematics, where every grade level (3rd-6th) beat the state average in 2025-2026—3rd graders achieved 68.57% proficiency versus the state's 44.33%. Both schools benefit from very low student-teacher ratios (10.2:1 at the elementary and 8.9:1 at the high school), which supports individualized attention despite moderate economic disadvantage levels (41-53% free/reduced lunch).
A key district-wide strength is a "reading renaissance," with every tested grade (3rd through 8th, plus English I & II) scoring above the state average in Reading. However, a notable "math gap" appears at the middle school transition: only 11.54% of 7th graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state's 29.41%, signaling a need for targeted intervention. Science is also a hidden strength, with 5th Grade Science (41.67% vs. 29.57% state), 8th Grade Science (66.67% vs. 46.25% state), and Biology all far exceeding state averages. Overall, the district provides a strong, well-rounded education with clear areas of excellence and a focused plan for improvement.
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