Summary:
The city of Kaufman, Texas is home to 7 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this Kaufman Independent School District (Isd) show a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like J W Monday Elementary ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, while others like J R Phillips Elementary struggle with test scores below the district and state averages.
Socioeconomic differences are significant, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from around 68% at the elementary schools up to 93% at Gary W Campbell High School, a smaller alternative high school. This suggests equity concerns, as the wide disparities in student demographics and academic performance across the schools point to unequal educational opportunities within the district.
Despite these challenges, some schools in Kaufman stand out, such as Norman J H middle school, which has particularly strong Algebra I EOC scores, and Kaufman High School, which boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 99%. However, the district as a whole is ranked in the bottom half of Texas schools, indicating broader systemic issues that need to be addressed.
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