Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)

Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (ISD) is a small, rural school in Throckmorton, TX, serving 144 students from Pre-K through 12th grade with a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1 and high per-pupil spending of $18,141. The school stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and zero dropout rate over the last five years, a remarkable achievement given that about 55-60% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, this success in keeping students on track to graduate contrasts with academic performance on state assessments, which is highly variable and often below state averages, especially in Math and Science.

Compared to the nearby Woodson School in Woodson Independent School District (ISD), which serves a similar population with 178 students and a 56% free/reduced lunch rate, Throckmorton spends significantly more per student ($18,141 vs. $13,610) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (7.5:1 vs. 11.2:1). Despite these resources, Woodson generally outperforms Throckmorton in Math and Science—for example, in 2025-2026, Woodson’s 4th-grade Math proficiency was 71.43% compared to Throckmorton’s 25%, and in Biology EOC, Woodson scored 60% versus Throckmorton’s 0%. This suggests that Throckmorton’s high spending does not translate into a consistent academic advantage over its peer.

Throckmorton does show a bright spot in upper-grade Reading, where it often exceeds state averages—for instance, 7th-grade Reading reached 83.33% in 2024-2025, well above Woodson’s 42.86%. The school’s test scores are also highly volatile from year to year due to very small class sizes, where a single cohort of 5-10 students can dramatically shift percentages. While the low student-teacher ratio and high spending create an individualized environment that likely supports the zero dropout rate, the school has not yet found a formula to consistently boost academic proficiency in Math and Science. For parents, this means Throckmorton excels at keeping students in school and graduating them, but may require extra support at home for core subjects like Math and Science.