Summary:
The city of Breckenridge, Texas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in Breckenridge demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the Breckenridge J H middle school standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.
The Breckenridge J H middle school is the clear standout, ranking 686 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in several STAAR test subjects, including 6th-8th grade reading and math, and maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. In contrast, the South Elementary school had lower reading and math proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, suggesting potential improvement opportunities for the elementary schools.
Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 58.49% at Breckenridge High School to 77.48% at East Elementary. The Breckenridge Independent School District as a whole is ranked 364 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating, indicating average performance compared to other districts in the state. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and supporting the elementary schools could be key focus areas for the district to improve overall student outcomes.
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