Premont Independent School District (Isd)

The Premont Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: two elementary schools (Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy and Premont Montessori Academy) and one high school (Premont Collegiate High School). The district serves a predominantly Hispanic, high-poverty student population, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Premont Collegiate High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, both of which are better than the state averages. However, the school's test scores are generally below state averages, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. In contrast, Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy has consistently low test scores, with only around 20-30% of students proficient or better in core subjects, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes across the district, the academic performance of Premont ISD schools remains low. This suggests that simply increasing funding or reducing class sizes may not be enough to drive significant improvements in student outcomes. Targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary to address the systemic issues facing the district and better support the high-need, high-poverty student population it serves.