Summary:
The city of Rockdale, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 traditional public high school and 1 public charter high school). The schools in this Rockdale Independent School District face challenges, with academic performance below state averages and high rates of economically disadvantaged students.
Rockdale High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%, but its academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores is below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the Rockdale Inspire Academy charter high school has significantly lower test scores compared to the state and district averages, with only 5.56% of students proficient in Algebra I, and a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 95.08%.
Across the district, the schools in Rockdale have a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group. The percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is high, ranging from 58.19% at Rockdale High School to 95.08% at Rockdale Inspire Academy. The data suggests that the Rockdale Independent School District faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education to its students, and addressing the academic performance gaps and socioeconomic disparities will be crucial for improving outcomes.
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