Summary:
The 74369 zip code area is home to three schools - Welch Elementary School, Welch High School, and Welch Middle School - all part of the Welch school district. While Welch Elementary has maintained a steady 3-star rating, Welch High School has seen more fluctuations, with a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 but a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 and 2021-2022. The schools in this area face challenges, including relatively low graduation rates at Welch High School and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.
Welch Elementary School stands out as a relatively strong performer, outperforming the state average in 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 105 out of 846 in 2010-2011 to 319 out of 646 in 2020-2021. In contrast, Welch High School has seen more fluctuations in its performance, with a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 but a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 and 2021-2022. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 80.1% for the 2021-2022 school year is also lower than the state average.
The data also reveals funding disparities, with Welch High School spending nearly twice as much per student as Welch Elementary School. This suggests that the schools in the 74369 zip code area may face challenges in providing equitable resources and support to their students. Overall, the insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in this community.
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