Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)

The Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly low-income and diverse student population. While the district as a whole faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, a few standout schools, such as Sheldon Elementary and H.M. Carroll Elementary, are performing relatively well and could serve as models for improvement across the district.

The Sheldon Elementary and H.M. Carroll Elementary schools stand out for their strong performance on STAAR reading and math tests, with 40-60% of students meeting proficiency standards, outperforming the district and state averages. Another high-performing school, Royalwood Elementary, has impressive math scores, with 43-49% of students meeting proficiency on STAAR math tests.

However, the majority of Sheldon ISD schools are struggling academically, with test scores well below state averages. This uneven performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the district. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that the schools must address. By identifying and replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools, the Sheldon ISD could potentially raise achievement levels and better support its students and communities.