Seguin Independent School District (Isd)

The Seguin Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 13 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools, and is ranked in the 20th percentile statewide, indicating significant challenges compared to state averages. For parents, the standout elementary schools are Koennecke Elementary and Patlan Elementary, both earning 3-star ratings for three consecutive years, with strong 5th-grade reading and 4th-grade math scores that far exceed district averages. In contrast, Jefferson Ave Elementary and Oralia R Rodriguez Elementary face the most challenges, with very low test scores and high poverty rates, while Weinert Elementary shows notable improvement, jumping from the 27th to the 41st percentile in recent rankings.

At the middle school level, Briesemeister Middle stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 80.33% of students proficient, compared to the district average of 32.84%, though its overall math scores for grades 6-8 remain low. Meanwhile, Jim Barnes Middle struggles across the board, particularly in 7th-grade math where only 3.77% of students are proficient. The district's high schools, including Seguin High School, have a graduation rate of 90.2%, but the dropout rate is slightly higher than the district average.

Key metrics show that the district serves a high-needs population, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of about 70%, and per-student spending varies dramatically, from $8,468 at Koennecke Elementary to over $106,000 at the Discipline Alternative School At Saegert. Overall, while some schools like Patlan and Koennecke demonstrate that high-poverty schools can succeed, the district as a whole lags behind state averages in most subjects, making it important for parents to research individual school performance when choosing a school.