Best Public Schools in Saint Jo, TX

The city of Saint Jo, Texas is home to two schools - Saint Jo Elementary and Saint Jo High School, both part of the Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd). Saint Jo Elementary consistently performs well on STAAR reading and math tests, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in proficiency. The school's 6th-grade students stand out, with 72.73% proficiency in both reading and math. In contrast, Saint Jo High School excels in graduation and dropout rates, boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, both significantly better than state averages.

While Saint Jo Elementary spends $9,930 per student, Saint Jo High School spends $12,839 per student, a difference of nearly $3,000. The student-teacher ratio is also lower at Saint Jo High School (10.1) compared to Saint Jo Elementary (12.9), suggesting more individualized attention for high school students. Racially, Saint Jo Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (87.24%) compared to Saint Jo High School (81.21%), with both schools having relatively low percentages of minority students.

Overall, the data highlights the strong academic performance of Saint Jo Elementary, particularly in reading and math, as well as the exceptional graduation and retention rates at Saint Jo High School. The differences in spending and student-teacher ratios between the two schools may contribute to these disparities in performance and outcomes.