Summary:
The city of Burton, Texas is home to two schools - Burton Elementary and Burton High School, both part of the Burton Independent School District (Isd). Burton Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on STAAR reading and math tests, with particularly strong 6th grade results. In contrast, Burton High School shines with a 100% four-year graduation rate and low 0.8% dropout rate, along with solid performance on STAAR EOC exams.
While Burton Elementary has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 46.65%, Burton High School serves a more economically disadvantaged population. The high school also has a higher spending per student at $16,688 compared to $11,374 at the elementary school. This may contribute to the high school's lower student-teacher ratio of 9.1 students per teacher, versus 13.1 at the elementary level. Both schools demonstrate racial diversity, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students alongside the predominantly White student bodies.
Overall, the schools in Burton, Texas appear to be performing well, with standout achievements in academic excellence, graduation rates, and resource allocation. Continued monitoring and analysis of these schools' practices could provide valuable insights to support ongoing improvement and student success across the district.
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