Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 77625, serving grades PK-12 in Kountze, Texas, are all part of the Kountze Independent School District (Isd), a mid-ranked district with a 2-star rating and a total enrollment of 1,151 students, where a high rate of economic disadvantage (average 59.7% free/reduced lunch) is a common challenge.
The standout performer is Kountze Middle, which excels in advanced math, with 100% of its 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra I EOC exam—far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Kountze High School is the weakest link, earning a 2-star rating and lagging behind state averages in all subjects, with a graduation rate of 89.7% and a dropout rate of 3.5%. Kountze Elementary has the highest poverty rate (67.26%) and has shown a historical decline in state ranking, while Kountze Intermediate shows mixed results, with 5th-grade science being a bright spot but math proficiency dropping. Resource allocation is uneven: Kountze Middle spends the most per student ($13,535) and performs best, while Kountze Elementary spends the least ($10,030) despite having the highest need, and the struggling high school has the most favorable student-teacher ratio (9.3:1).
A key takeaway is the "Algebra I pipeline" success from middle to high school, but the high school represents a "drop-off" point, failing to build on that foundation. Inconsistent performance across grade levels—such as 8th-grade math jumping to 67.5% while 7th-grade math plummeted to 19.35%—suggests issues with teacher effectiveness or curriculum alignment. For parents, this means the district offers a strong middle school math program but struggles with high school outcomes and equitable resource distribution, making it important to monitor individual school performance closely.
Thank you for your feedback!