Summary:
The city of Ballinger, Texas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Ballinger Independent School District (ISD). While the district's schools face some challenges, Ballinger High School stands out as the strongest performer, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and relatively strong performance on state exams.
Across the district, the schools have lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to Texas averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Ballinger J H (middle school) struggles the most, with lower proficiency rates in 8th grade Math and Science than the district and state. However, the middle school does perform better than its peers in 8th grade Reading. Socioeconomic factors may be impacting student performance, as all three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In terms of resources, Ballinger High School has the highest spending per student and the Ballinger J H has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which could contribute to the varying academic outcomes across the district. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the Ballinger ISD to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
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