Stanton Independent School District (Isd)

The Stanton Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Stanton, Texas, serving approximately 1,062 students across three schools: Stanton Elementary, Stanton Middle, and Stanton High School. The district holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the 66th percentile statewide, with each school offering distinct strengths for families to consider.

Stanton Elementary stands out as the district's top-ranked school, earning a 4-star rating and consistently beating state averages in Reading across all tested grades. For example, 5th-grade Reading proficiency reached 66.27% compared to the state's 58.47%. In contrast, Stanton Middle excels in advanced mathematics, with 100% of its 8th graders achieving proficiency in Algebra I—a phenomenal result far above state averages. However, the middle school's overall rank has dropped to 3 stars, and its 7th-grade math proficiency is a weak 29.76%. Stanton High School boasts a near-perfect 98.5% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate of 0.9%, though its 2-star ranking reflects struggles with standardized tests like U.S. History (54.65% vs. 70.17% state).

A key takeaway is the district's sharp divide between subjects: Reading is a clear strength, while Science is a significant weakness, with 5th-grade Science at just 20.78% and 8th-grade Science at 32.47%. Additionally, the high school's spending per student ($16,958) is notably higher than the elementary school's ($11,798), and the middle school has the smallest class sizes (9.5:1 student-teacher ratio). For parents, Stanton Elementary offers strong early academics, Stanton Middle provides an exceptional advanced math pipeline, and Stanton High School prioritizes student retention and graduation success.