Summary:
The city of Joshua, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Joshua Independent School District (ISD), except for one elementary school that is part of the Godley ISD. The district's schools display a mix of academic performance, with standout schools like Plum Creek Elementary and A.G. Elder Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, like Joshua High School, have more mixed academic performance.
The district's high schools, Joshua High School and New Horizon High School, both maintain impressive graduation rates, with Joshua High School at 99.1% and New Horizon High School at 98.1%. However, the schools display significant disparities in academic performance, with New Horizon High School, an alternative high school, having the lowest test scores in the district. This suggests that the district may need to focus on addressing the needs of its lower-performing schools to ensure more equitable outcomes.
The schools in the Joshua ISD also vary in their student demographics and funding, with some schools serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families and receiving more funding per student. This may be a contributing factor to the differences in academic performance observed across the district. The data highlights the importance of providing targeted support and resources to schools serving disadvantaged populations to help close achievement gaps and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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