Summary:
The city of Center, Texas is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in the Center Independent School District (Isd) and the Excelsior Independent School District (Isd) generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, with some notable exceptions. Excelsior Elementary stands out with a very high percentage of white students and a low student-teacher ratio, but struggles academically. In contrast, the district's alternative high school, Roughrider Academy, has a higher graduation rate and stronger test scores in some subjects compared to the main high school, Center High School.
The schools in Center, Texas have a diverse student population, with a mix of white, African American, and Hispanic students. However, Excelsior Elementary stands out with a much higher percentage of white students. The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the state averages on STAAR tests, with some schools excelling in certain subjects while struggling in others. For example, F.L. Moffett Pri scored well below the state average in 5th grade science, while Center Middle outperformed the state in 8th grade math.
The wide range in spending per student, from $9,769 at F.L. Moffett Pri to $17,885 at Excelsior Elementary, suggests potential differences in resource allocation and funding across the district's schools. This, combined with the unique profiles of schools like Roughrider Academy, provides valuable insights that could inform future educational decisions and initiatives in the Center, Texas area.
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