The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Stubblefield Academy
Stubblefield Academy is a small alternative school serving grades six through eleven in Willis, a growing Montgomery County city. The school operates as part of Willis ISD and enrolls a modest student population of about two to three dozen, with the enrollment distributed across its grade band, leaning somewhat toward high school years.
The student body is diverse: most students are Hispanic, with smaller shares of white and black students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic need. Enrollment and demographic data for students with special education plans or English-learner status was not available, so a parent may want to inquire directly about those populations and any specialized support the school offers.
State testing data is sparse for Stubblefield because the enrollment in individual grade levels is very small. Where results do appear, they show low proficiency. In seventh-grade math, no students achieved proficiency; in seventh-grade English language arts, only a small fraction of students met the standard. Most other tested grades have too few students for Texas to report results, a pattern consistent with the school's very small size. These numbers should prompt a parent to learn more directly from the school about its instructional approach, how it supports students who arrive below grade level, and what the school's academic goals and support structures look like. Alternative schools often serve students with prior disruption or disengagement, and their academic mission and model deserve direct, detailed conversation.
The school does not have a graduation rate reported, which likely reflects the small number of students in grades ten and eleven, making the cohort too small for a meaningful four-year rate to be calculated.
Willis itself is in the early stages of substantial suburban growth. New residential development is moving in, with several large master-planned communities under construction, and Willis ISD as a whole is preparing for enrollment roughly to double over the next several years. New middle schools have opened and more elementary schools are planned. For a family considering an alternative school placement, this growth context is worth understanding: boundaries may shift, and the district's focus is moving toward managing rapid capacity expansion.
The broader Willis community is car-dependent, with shopping and services within a short drive, and a working, family-oriented character rather than a high-amenity resort feel. Housing costs in the area are moderate compared to other Houston metro communities, and the local economy relies on retail, health care, manufacturing, and the historic timber base.
Stubblefield Academy's alternative designation means it is designed to serve a specific student population or instructional model, often students who have struggled in traditional settings. A parent considering this school should understand clearly what that model is, how the school identifies and supports its students, what its graduation and post-secondary outcomes look like, and whether its approach aligns with their child's learning profile and goals.
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