Summary:
The city of Odem, Texas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face some academic challenges, with the Odem High School being the strongest performer among the group.
While Odem High School boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.0% and strong performance on certain STAAR EOC exams, the elementary and middle schools in the Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd) struggle with STAAR proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics, falling well below state averages. This pattern of underperformance at the lower grade levels may contribute to the challenges faced by the high school as students enter with significant academic deficiencies.
The data also suggests potential equity concerns, as the schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 62.72% at Odem High School to 71.57% at Odem Intermediate. This raises questions about the availability of resources and support systems to address the needs of these students and ensure equitable educational opportunities across the district.
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