The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Math. The lowest is 0% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Vysehrad El
Vysehrad Elementary is a small PreK through 8th grade school serving about an school-sized enrollment in rural Lavaca County, roughly halfway between Houston and San Antonio. The school operates under Vysehrad ISD, a small district that educates students through middle school only; high school students transfer to the neighboring Hallettsville ISD. The school sits in a community with older housing stock, modest growth, and an economy rooted in agriculture and county government.
The academic picture is mixed and warrants close attention from prospective families. On the STAAR assessments for 2024-25, the school shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In math, Grade 7 stands out with stronger proficiency, while Grade 5 shows substantially lower mastery. Grade 4 math performance falls in the middle range. In English language arts, Grade 5 performed markedly better than its peers, while Grade 4 lagged considerably. Grade 7 ELA performance was roughly middle-of-the-road. Science and social studies proficiency rates are notably low, particularly in Grade 8 social studies, where no students met proficiency. The school's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint relative to other districts in Lavaca County. Several grade levels have very small numbers of test-takers, meaning results reflect small cohorts and may shift more year to year than at larger schools.
The school's enrollment is small and relatively stable, with student composition that is majority white and includes a meaningful share of Black and Hispanic students as well as some students identifying as multiracial. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting an economically diverse or economically challenged student population. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported.
Hallettsville itself is a small county-seat town with a walkable downtown centered on the Lavaca County Courthouse, tree-lined residential blocks of mid-century homes, and local shops and cafes. The community has Czech and German cultural roots and a strong sense of place, though it is rural and most errands require driving. Housing values are modest and have remained relatively stable; the median home in the area is priced modestly relative to state and national benchmarks, and affordability measures suggest reasonable entry-level prices for families on moderate incomes.
A notable structural change for families to know: Vysehrad ISD adopted a four-day school week beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This is a lasting schedule change that affects childcare, transportation, and instructional calendars and is not a temporary pilot. Since the district serves only through Grade 8, families with high school-age children will have them attend Hallettsville ISD.
The school and its home district are small, serve a rural, economically modest community, and show academic proficiency that lags the county median. A parent considering enrollment may want to look into the school's curriculum, instruction approaches, and any targeted support for the subject and grade-level areas where proficiency is lower, particularly in upper grades and science. The four-day week is a permanent fixture and a family must be able to accommodate it.
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