Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 79845 (Presidio, TX) are all part of the Presidio Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades PK-12 and is ranked in the 13th percentile statewide, with a very high rate of economic disadvantage averaging over 93% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Among the schools, Presidio High School stands out as the strongest performer, earning a 2-star rating and showing a clear upward trend in its state ranking (from the 30th to the 42nd percentile). It boasts a strong 89.7% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and even meets or exceeds state averages in key subjects like Algebra I and English II Reading. In contrast, Presidio Elementary is in a critical state, with state rankings in the single digits for three consecutive years and proficiency rates in core subjects drastically lower than state averages (e.g., only 12.96% of 3rd graders proficient in math vs. 44.33% statewide). Lucy Rede Franco Middle presents a mixed picture: its overall ranking is declining (from the 35th to the 10th percentile), yet it has a remarkable Algebra I program where 100% of its 8th-grade test-takers were proficient, far exceeding state averages.
A key takeaway is the stark divergence in performance trends: while the elementary and middle schools are stagnant or declining, the high school is improving. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR test scores at the elementary level were often higher than English-language scores, suggesting that many students may be more academically proficient in Spanish. The district’s per-student spending is above the state average, and student-teacher ratios are favorable (ranging from 12.2:1 to 15.7:1), but the foundational challenges at the elementary level appear to impact the entire pipeline.
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