Summary:
The city of Farmers Branch, Texas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, except for the Texans Can Academy, a public charter high school. The schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority at most campuses, and a significant economically disadvantaged population as indicated by high free/reduced lunch rates.
Among the standout schools are Blair Elementary, which is ranked in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools and consistently performs well on STAAR tests, and Stark Elementary, which also demonstrates strong reading proficiency. These higher-performing schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and spend more per student compared to their peers. In contrast, the Texans Can Academy struggles with very low graduation rates and significantly lower STAAR proficiency, highlighting the disparities in academic achievement within the district.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and student demographics, such as school culture and leadership, may be contributing to the performance differences between the schools. Addressing these equity concerns and ensuring all students have access to high-quality education should be a priority for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and the Texans Can Academies.
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