Summary:
Zip code 75846, serving the Jewett, TX area, is home to two public schools within the Leon Independent School District (Isd): Leon Elementary (grades PK-5) and Leon High School (grades 6-12). The district itself holds a 3-star rating, performing slightly above the state average, but the two schools present very different academic profiles.
Leon Elementary is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. Its 3rd-grade math scores are exceptional, with 79.31% of students proficient compared to the state average of 44.33%. This strong foundation, however, does not carry over to the secondary level. Leon High School has seen its ranking decline from the 66th to the 44th percentile over two years, now holding a 2-star rating. The most dramatic issue is a "math cliff" in middle school: 0% of 7th graders were proficient in math, and only 26.42% of 6th graders met the standard, both far below state averages. Despite these struggles, the high school boasts a 96.6% graduation rate and strong results in specific End-of-Course exams, with 77.78% proficient in U.S. History and 67.39% in Biology.
Key metrics show both schools have similar enrollments (386 at the elementary, 372 at the high school) and moderate economic disadvantage (50-57% free/reduced lunch). The high school has a more favorable student-teacher ratio (11.3:1) and higher per-student spending ($13,121 vs. $10,439). The primary takeaway for parents is that Leon Elementary provides an excellent early education, particularly in math, but this advantage is not sustained at Leon High School, where math instruction in grades 6-8 is a critical weakness, even as the school excels in graduation rates and select high school subjects.
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