Summary:
The city of Luling, Texas is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Leonard Shanklin Elementary, Luling High School, and Gilbert Gerdes J H. These schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority across all three campuses.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, outperforming the state average in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for grades 3-5, with particularly strong 3rd grade math scores. The school has also improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 38% of Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to the top 36% in 2023-2024. In contrast, Gilbert Gerdes J H lags behind the state in most STAAR assessments, especially in mathematics, which could be an area of focus for the Luling Independent School District (Isd).
Luling High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.6% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, which are commendable achievements. However, the school struggles with STAAR EOC Algebra I, with only 16.67% of students proficient or better, well below the state average. The high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools suggest that the Luling community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance of the schools.
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