Malone Independent School District (Isd)

Malone Independent School District (ISD) is a small school district in Texas that serves the community of Malone. The district has only one school, Malone Elementary, which provides education for students in grades PK-8. With a total enrollment of just 128 students, Malone Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a stagnant statewide ranking.

Malone Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a ranking of 3,962 out of 4,675 schools in the most recent year. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, particularly in reading and math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.22% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Similarly, just 11.11% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 40.86%.

The high poverty rates at Malone Elementary, with 86.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that the student population faces significant economic challenges that may impact their educational outcomes. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $12,108, which is higher than the state average, the low academic performance raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. Additionally, the school's predominantly Hispanic student population (78.91%) indicates a need to address issues of equity and inclusion within the Malone Independent School District (Isd).