Summary:
The city of Kemp, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one regular and one alternative). The schools in the Kemp Independent School District (ISD) serve a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic and White students, as well as a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Kemp High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3%, but its students perform significantly below the state average on Algebra I tests, with only 17.5% proficient compared to the state average of 44.73%. In contrast, Kemp Alternative, the district's alternative high school, faces greater challenges, with a lower graduation rate of 82.6% and a higher dropout rate of 11.1%, as well as much lower test scores across the board.
Across the district, the schools consistently underperform the state average on STAAR tests, indicating a need for improvement in academic outcomes. The high percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 57.27% at Kemp High School to 81.11% at Kemp Pri, suggests that the district serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the academic challenges. The district has opportunities to address these issues and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Kemp, Texas area.
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