Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 79357, serving the rural community of Ralls, Texas, are all part of the Ralls Independent School District (Isd), which educates 368 students from elementary through high school and faces significant academic challenges, ranking in the 4th percentile statewide.
Among the schools, Ralls High School stands out for its stability, earning a 1-star rating and a 91.4% graduation rate, along with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. Ralls Middle is a bright spot for advanced math, with 75% of its 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra I exam in 2024-2025, far exceeding the state average of 47%. In contrast, Ralls Elementary faces the greatest needs, with the highest poverty rate (86.67% on free/reduced lunch) and critically low math scores, such as just 6.25% proficiency in 4th-grade math. The district's low student-teacher ratios (7.1 to 12.9) do not translate into strong academics, suggesting deeper issues beyond class size.
Key metrics reveal a district-wide struggle with math, as reading scores consistently outperform math across all grade levels. A notable paradox is that Ralls High School spends $18,980 per student—over 50% more than the elementary school—yet its academic scores remain well below state averages. The most urgent weakness is social studies at the middle school, where 8th-grade proficiency dropped to just 3.33% in 2025-2026. The Algebra I anomaly is striking: middle school students excel, but high school 9th graders taking the same test score far below the state average, indicating a breakdown in sustaining math success between schools.
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