Summary:
Zip code 77360, serving the Onalaska, Texas area, is home to two public schools within the Onalaska Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades PK-12 and is ranked in the 57th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.
Onalaska Elementary (grades PK-6, 704 students) stands out for its consistent, above-average reading proficiency and operational efficiency. It outperforms state averages in 3rd and 6th grade reading while spending less per student ($10,376) than the high school and maintaining a higher student-teacher ratio (14.2:1). In contrast, Onalaska Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12, 492 students) shows a dramatic split in academic performance. It excels in humanities, with English II Reading proficiency reaching 71.25% (well above the state's 59.88%), and boasts a 95.1% graduation rate with a 0.0% dropout rate. However, it struggles significantly in STEM, particularly with a staggering 1.67% proficiency in 7th grade math—27.74 points below the state average—and below-average science scores.
The most critical finding is a severe math crisis between elementary and middle school. While 6th grade math at the elementary school is 48.98% proficient (10.41 points above the state), 7th grade math at the high school plummets to just 1.67%, suggesting a major discontinuity in curriculum or instruction. Additionally, year-over-year test scores are highly volatile, with 5th grade math swinging from 66% to 39.76% proficient. Overall, the district serves a largely economically disadvantaged population (68.47% at the elementary level), and while the elementary school appears more efficient, the high school requires targeted investment to address its math challenges and stabilize its academic performance.
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