Summary:
Zip code 77991 in Vanderbilt, Texas, is home to three public schools serving approximately 866 students from elementary through high school, all part of the highly-rated Industrial Independent School District (Isd).
Industrial High School is the standout performer in the area, ranking in the 96th percentile among Texas high schools with exceptional STAAR scores in Biology (95.74% proficient) and U.S. History (92%), a 96.6% graduation rate, and a low 0.6% dropout rate. Industrial J H excels in advanced math, with 100% of its 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—46 points above the state average—and strong results in 8th-grade Social Studies (58.02% vs. 31.69% state). In contrast, Industrial Elementary East shows a concerning "5th grade slump," where proficiency in Reading drops from 75.68% in 3rd grade to just 39.58% in 5th grade, and Math falls from 72.97% to 35.42%, both well below state averages. This elementary school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (51.89%) compared to the middle school (29.13%) and high school (31.03%).
A key takeaway is the district's strong "Algebra I pipeline," with exceptional math performance from middle school through high school. However, spending per student varies significantly, with the high school receiving $13,172 per student versus $10,297 at the elementary school, which appears to need the most support. Despite these challenges, the district shows consistent strength in science and history across all grade levels, suggesting effective instruction in those subjects. Parents should note the clear performance divide at the elementary level and the need for targeted interventions to address the upper-grade declines.
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