Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 76059 (Keene, TX) are part of the Keene Independent School District (Isd), serving approximately 1,119 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in a community where economic challenges are significant, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57% to 81% across campuses.
Keene High School stands out as the district's top performer, having improved from the 48th to the 72nd percentile over three years and excelling in English and Science, with a 96.7% graduation rate. In contrast, The Summit Leadership Academy (grades 3-5) is the lowest-ranked school, declining to the 36th percentile and struggling significantly in math. Keene J H presents a paradox: while general math scores are below state averages, its advanced Algebra I program achieves 100% proficiency for 8th graders, far exceeding the 54% state rate. Keene Elementary (PK-2) faces the highest poverty rate (81%) and largest student-teacher ratio (18:1), creating risk factors for early learning.
The most critical finding is a district-wide "math gap," with every school performing below state averages in mathematics—for example, only 25.61% of 5th graders at The Summit Leadership Academy were proficient versus 47.38% statewide. However, the district excels in reading and English Language Arts, with Keene High School outperforming state averages in English I (67% vs. 55%) and English II (79% vs. 60%). Spending per student does not correlate with performance, as Keene High School spends the most ($11,258) and performs best, while Keene Elementary spends the least ($10,059) with the highest student-teacher ratio. The middle school's strong reading scores and advanced math track appear to feed directly into the high school's success, suggesting targeted resource allocation is more impactful than overall spending.
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