Walnut Bend Independent School District (Isd)

The Walnut Bend Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas that contains a single school, Walnut Bend Elementary, serving grades PK through 8 with a very small enrollment of 73 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1.

Walnut Bend Elementary presents a striking paradox in academic performance. The school is a standout in Reading, with 6th and 7th graders achieving proficiency rates of 88.89% and 85.71% respectively in the most recent data—dramatically higher than state averages. However, it struggles profoundly in Mathematics, where 7th graders had a 0% proficiency rate and 6th graders only 22.22%, both far below state averages. This extreme disparity suggests a highly effective reading program but a critical need for improvement in math instruction. The school's overall district ranking is 265th out of 951 districts in Texas (72nd percentile, 4-star rating), driven largely by the surge in reading scores. The school has shown a strong upward trend in its state ranking over the last three years, moving from the 31st percentile to the 64th percentile.

Key metrics highlight both advantages and challenges. The district spends $16,223 per student, significantly higher than the state average, and maintains a 0.0% dropout rate. However, 67.12% of students are economically disadvantaged, and the small enrollment means that the performance of just a handful of students can drastically swing proficiency percentages. Science is also a concern, with 5th graders achieving only 8.33% proficiency in the available data. While the low student-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention, the school must address its persistent math struggles to ensure balanced academic growth for all students.