Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 79501—Anson Elementary, Anson Middle, and Anson High School—serve 723 students in the Anson Independent School District (Isd), a small, rural district ranked 645th out of 951 in Texas with a 2-star rating and high economic need (52% to 63.61% free/reduced lunch).
Anson High School is the district's standout, with a perfect 100% graduation rate and strong performance in U.S. History (74.29% proficient, beating the state average) and Biology (70% proficient, nearly matching the state). It has shown a consistent upward ranking trajectory over three years, though its Algebra I proficiency (23.68%) lags far behind the state (54.03%). In contrast, Anson Middle excels in advanced coursework, with 70% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—dramatically higher than the district (33.33%) and state (54.03%) averages. The middle school also outperforms the state in 8th-grade reading (67.39% vs. 47.24%) and social studies (34.04% vs. 31.69%). Anson Elementary, the largest school (360 students), struggles significantly, with math proficiency as low as 10% for 3rd graders (vs. 44.33% state) and a steep ranking decline from the 41st percentile (2 stars) to the 5th percentile (0 stars) over three years.
A critical district-wide "math problem" emerges early, with every grade level below state averages in math, from elementary through high school Algebra I. Spending varies widely—Anson High School spends $15,536 per student, while Anson Elementary spends only $9,714—raising questions about resource allocation for foundational skills. Despite challenges, bright spots like the middle school's Algebra acceleration and the high school's history and biology success show that high achievement is possible, offering a blueprint for improvement in this economically disadvantaged district.
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