Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)

The Cotulla Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges with overall student performance, particularly in reading and math, a few schools stand out with notable strengths.

Encinal Elementary is a small school with just 74 students, but it boasts some of the highest test scores in the district, especially in 3rd grade reading and math. However, the school's overall statewide ranking is quite low, suggesting there may be other factors impacting its performance. In contrast, Frank Newman Middle has the highest Algebra I end-of-course proficiency rates in the district, with 95.35% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, ranging from 94.20% to 97.30% Hispanic enrollment. While the 4-year graduation rate at Cotulla High School is relatively high at 95.5%, the proficiency rates on the STAAR assessments are generally lower than state averages, particularly in reading and math. The district may need to allocate additional resources and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, who make up 82-90% of the student population across the schools.