Summary:
The city of Onalaska, Texas is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Onalaska Elementary and Onalaska Junior/Senior High, both part of the Onalaska Independent School District (Isd). While the schools share a district, they exhibit some notable differences in their student demographics and academic performance.
Onalaska Elementary stands out for its relatively high percentage of white students (76.97%) compared to the state average, as well as its lower percentages of Hispanic and African American students. In contrast, Onalaska Junior/Senior High has a more diverse student population. Academically, Onalaska Elementary's STAAR reading and math proficiency rates are generally below the state average, while Onalaska Junior/Senior High's performance is more mixed, with some subjects exceeding the state average. However, Onalaska Junior/Senior High boasts an impressive 96.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.
Both schools benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Onalaska Elementary at 15.3 and Onalaska Junior/Senior High at 12.7. Additionally, the schools spend above the state average per student, at $10,376 for Onalaska Elementary and $11,316 for Onalaska Junior/Senior High. This higher level of funding, coupled with the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests the district is allocating significant resources to support its student population. However, the academic performance data indicates that these resources may not be translating into consistently strong outcomes, particularly at the elementary school level.
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