Summary:
The city of South Houston, Texas is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD). While some schools, like L.F. Smith Elementary, show relatively stronger academic performance, the overall quality of education in the district appears inconsistent, with significant achievement gaps observed, particularly at the high school and middle school levels.
The data reveals that South Houston High School stands out as a school facing significant challenges, with a low 4-year graduation rate, high dropout rate, and STAAR test scores that are well below district and state averages. This high school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 87.12% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, L.F. Smith Elementary has relatively strong STAAR test scores in Reading and Mathematics, particularly in 3rd grade, though its overall statewide ranking is in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools.
Across the district, the schools in South Houston serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage, ranging from 87.12% to 95.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed in the data. The district may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps and improve the quality of education for all students in the South Houston area.
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