Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 76648, Hubbard Elementary (serving PK-5) and Hubbard High School (serving 6-12), are part of the Hubbard Independent School District (Isd), a small, rural district with a combined enrollment of 417 students and a high level of economic disadvantage.
The standout school is Hubbard High School, which earned a 3-star rating and significantly outperforms the state in English I Reading (70% vs. 55.43%) and U.S. History (71.43% vs. 70.17%). It also boasts a near-perfect 97% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, Hubbard Elementary is a major concern, holding a 1-star rating for three consecutive years with test scores well below state averages in every subject, including a critical 5th Grade Science score of only 12.12% proficient. The district spends 22% more per student at the high school ($13,028) than at the elementary school ($10,656), and the high school also benefits from a much lower student-teacher ratio (8.1:1 vs. 12:1).
A key finding is the "middle school gap": 6th grade Math scores at the high school are just 14.71% proficient, suggesting students arrive severely underprepared from elementary school. However, the high school appears to be a turnaround success story, as its 7th and 8th grade scores improve, and its high school-level courses show strong results. This performance paradox—where the high school excels despite weak elementary foundations—raises a critical question for the district about whether reallocating resources to the elementary level could yield even better long-term outcomes. Year-over-year volatility in scores, common in small schools, also makes it difficult to assess true trends.
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