Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 76857 serve the rural community of May, Texas, as part of the May Independent School District (Isd), which educates 243 students across May Elementary (grades PK-6) and May High School (grades 7-12).
The two schools present a contrasting picture of performance and resources. May High School stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, and it has recently earned a 3-star rating by ranking in the 54th percentile of Texas high schools. It also outperforms the state in U.S. History and English II Reading end-of-course exams. In contrast, May Elementary has seen its state ranking decline over three years to the 36th percentile, despite spending $13,273 per student and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. A notable bright spot at the elementary school is its 4th-grade math class, which achieved a 73.33% proficiency rate—27.55 points above the state average—though this success is not replicated in other grades or subjects.
Key metrics reveal systemic challenges. Reading and English scores are below state averages across nearly all grade levels, and a major hurdle appears at the transition to high school math, with only 18.18% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to the state's 54.03%. The district also shows a significant economic disparity, with 67.44% of elementary students eligible for free or reduced lunch versus 35.09% at the high school. While the district invests heavily in small class sizes, this resource allocation has not consistently translated into above-average academic performance, suggesting a need to focus on curriculum effectiveness and student readiness.
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