Summary:
Zip code 76491, serving the rural community of Woodson, Texas, is home to a single school, Woodson School, which educates 178 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Woodson Independent School District (Isd).
Woodson School presents a mixed picture of academic performance. The school excels in its high school programs, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. In the most recent testing, high school students significantly outperformed state averages in English II Reading (85.71% proficient vs. 59.88% state average) and U.S. History (78.57% proficient vs. 70.17% state average). However, the middle school years show considerable challenges, with 8th-grade Math and Social Studies both recording a 0% proficiency rate, and 6th and 8th-grade Reading scores falling well below state averages. This stark contrast suggests the school may have a particularly effective high school instructional approach or support system, while middle school students struggle to meet benchmarks.
A key advantage of Woodson School is its small class sizes, reflected in an 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention than many larger schools. The school also spends $13,610 per student, above the Texas state average, which helps fund this low ratio. However, the small student population also leads to significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, as the performance of just a few students can dramatically shift percentages. For example, 6th-grade Reading proficiency dropped from 66.67% to 30.77% between school years. While the school’s high graduation rate is a notable strength, the inconsistent middle school performance indicates that families should consider the school’s ability to support students through all grade levels, particularly in math and reading during the critical middle school transition.
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