McLeod School

McLeod School in Mc Leod, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 424 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the McLeod Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptional student retention, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, creating a stable and supportive environment for all students.

Academically, McLeod School shines brightest in mathematics, consistently outperforming both the state average and nearby Bloomburg School. For example, in 5th grade math, 82% of McLeod students were proficient—34 percentage points above the state average and 15 points higher than Bloomburg. The school also shows impressive resilience, as seen in 5th grade science, which rebounded from just 6% proficiency to 43% in one year. However, a notable weakness is 8th grade social studies, where only 11% of students met proficiency, well below the state average of 32%. This contrast highlights an area for focused improvement.

Compared to Bloomburg, McLeod achieves stronger academic results despite having a higher student-teacher ratio (14.2:1 vs. 8.6:1) and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (46% vs. 77%). This suggests that McLeod’s instructional strategies and school culture are highly effective, even with larger class sizes. For parents, McLeod School offers a math-focused, stable environment with a proven track record of helping students succeed and graduate, though families should be aware of the social studies gap that the school is working to address.