Summary:
Zip code 77533, serving the rural community of Daisetta, Texas, contains two schools within the Hull-Daisetta Independent School District (Isd): Hull-Daisetta High School (grades 9-12, 105 students) and Hull-Daisetta J H (grades 7-8, 58 students), with a total enrollment of just 163 students and a high rate of economic disadvantage.
Hull-Daisetta High School is the standout campus, but for mixed reasons. It shows a relative strength in U.S. History, with 64.71% of students proficient, nearly matching the state average. However, its state ranking has dropped sharply from the 34th percentile to the 16th percentile in one year, and proficiency in core subjects like Algebra I (13.51%) and Biology (36.67%) remains far below state averages. In contrast, Hull-Daisetta J H faces a critical crisis: 0% of 7th graders were proficient in math in the 2025-2026 school year, and the school ranks in the 4th percentile statewide. The high school spends significantly more per student ($18,066 vs. $13,803) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (6.5:1 vs. 13.6:1), yet outcomes remain poor, suggesting challenges beyond funding.
Key takeaways include a broken academic pipeline, especially in math at the middle school, which will likely impact high school performance. The high school's graduation rate is solid at 90.5%, but the district's overall trajectory is declining, with both schools ranking in the bottom 16% or worse. Parents should note that while Hull-Daisetta High School offers small class sizes and a strong U.S. History program, the district as a whole requires significant intervention to address low proficiency rates and prevent further decline.
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