Summary:
The city of Bandera, Texas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bandera Independent School District (Isd). While the district as a whole has a 2-star rating, the schools exhibit a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Bandera High School and Bandera Middle School standing out for their strong academic performance on select state assessments.
Bandera High School boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%, along with impressive STAAR EOC exam results in Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Alkek Elementary and Bandera Middle School have more variable academic performance, with some grades exceeding district and state averages in Reading and Math, while others lag behind.
Across the district, the schools serve a diverse student population with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.25% at Bandera High School to 61.27% at Alkek Elementary. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the district's overall 2-star rating suggests opportunities for improvement in educational quality and resource allocation to better support the needs of all students in the Bandera community.
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