Summary:
The city of Hawley, Texas is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Hawley Elementary, Hawley High School, and Hawley Middle. While the district as a whole faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Hawley Independent School District has a standout performer in Hawley High School.
Hawley High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranked 513 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The high school boasts strong academic outcomes, with higher proficiency rates than the state average on STAAR end-of-course exams across multiple subjects. Additionally, Hawley High School has an impressive 98.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate, significantly outpacing the district's other schools.
In contrast, Hawley Elementary and Hawley Middle School appear to be struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average in many subjects. These two schools are also ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide and have 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The disparities in spending per student, with Hawley High School receiving the most funding, may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the high school and the lower-grade schools. Addressing these inequities and providing additional support and resources to the underperforming schools could help ensure more equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students in the Hawley Independent School District.
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