Summary:
The city of Columbus, Texas is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with Columbus High School standing out as a strong performer, while the other schools in the Columbus Independent School District struggle to meet state and district averages on standardized assessments.
Columbus High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 741 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.3% and a 0.0% dropout rate. The school also performs well on STAAR end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in key subjects. In contrast, the alternative Columbus Crossing High School faces significant challenges, with a small enrollment of only 12 students and significantly lower STAAR performance compared to the district and state.
Across the district, socioeconomic factors appear to be a significant influence on student outcomes, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at all schools. The district as a whole is consistently ranked 644 out of 968 districts in Texas, suggesting a need for district-level improvements to raise the overall quality of education and support for all schools within the district. Addressing the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students and providing targeted interventions at the lower grade levels could be crucial for improving academic performance across the Columbus school system.
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