Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 78014 in Cotulla, Texas, are all part of the Cotulla Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 1,083 students in a predominantly economically disadvantaged community where over 86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Among the schools, Cotulla High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 31st percentile among Texas high schools, with a notable 94.8% graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate. In contrast, Ramirez-Burks Elementary consistently earns a 1-star rating and is the lowest-ranked school in the area, showing a decline in its ranking percentile over the past three years. Frank Newman Middle presents an interesting paradox: while its general math proficiency is very low, it excels in Algebra I, with 74.39% of 8th graders proficient compared to the state average of 54.03%, suggesting a strong accelerated math program for select students.
Despite high per-student spending ranging from $13,803 to $17,591 and very favorable student-teacher ratios as low as 8.6:1, academic outcomes across the district remain well below state averages. The most critical weaknesses are in Science and Social Studies, with 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency at just 10.98%—a massive 20-point gap from the state average. The high school serves as the district's bright spot, being the only school to achieve a 2-star rating and showing relative strength in English I and II Reading, nearly matching state averages. This pattern suggests that students who persist through the system may find a more effective learning environment in high school, though the elementary and middle schools face significant challenges in foundational subjects.
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