Hondo Independent School District (Isd)

The Hondo Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.

Hondo High School stands out with an impressive 99.2% 4-year graduation rate and strong performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams in English I/II Reading and U.S. History, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, McDowell Middle impresses with a 94% proficiency rate on the Algebra I EOC exam, significantly higher than the district and state. However, the schools generally underperform the state averages on STAAR assessments, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Meyer Elementary having a more balanced composition and Hondo High School having a higher Hispanic population. Spending per student ranges from $8,232 at Meyer Elementary to $10,905 at Hondo High School. Overall, the Hondo ISD is ranked 674 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting consistent district-level performance across the schools.