Summary:
Zip code 75938, serving the rural community of Colmesneil, Texas, is home to two public schools within the Colmesneil Independent School District (Isd), which together educate 414 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The district presents a clear contrast between its two schools. Colmesneil Jh/High School (grades 7-12) stands out as the stronger performer, particularly in U.S. History where 89.29% of students scored proficient, far exceeding the state average. It also boasts a high graduation rate of 95.8% and a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, indicating strong student retention. In contrast, Colmesneil Elementary (PK-6) faces greater challenges, with 70.45% of its students economically disadvantaged and test scores consistently below state averages. The high school benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio (10.8:1) and higher per-pupil spending ($12,031) compared to the elementary school (14.2:1 and $9,387), suggesting resources may be concentrated at the secondary level.
The most critical finding is a district-wide weakness in Mathematics, with every math test score in the 2025-2026 school year falling below the state average. A stark example is the "6th Grade Cliff" at the elementary school, where 6th graders scored 70% proficient in Reading (above the state average) but only 26.67% in Math. Despite these academic struggles, the high school's strong graduation rate creates a paradox: the school effectively keeps students enrolled and on track to graduate, even as many struggle with standardized tests. Overall, the district ranks in the 44th percentile of Texas districts, earning a 2-star rating, and its small size means performance can fluctuate significantly from year to year based on the specific cohort of students.
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