Summary:
The city of Wharton, Texas, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all operated by the Wharton Independent School District (Isd). Based on the available data, the schools in Wharton appear to be consistently underperforming, with low academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages.
The student population in Wharton's schools is diverse, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students. A significant challenge facing these schools is the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.51% at Wharton High School to 89.98% at Wharton Elementary. This suggests that the Wharton community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the low academic performance observed across the district.
Despite the district's efforts, the schools in Wharton have not shown signs of significant improvement over the past three school years. The statewide rankings for Wharton High School and Wharton J.H. have remained consistently low, and the district's spending per student varies widely, from $9,585 at Wharton J.H. to $12,336 at Wharton Elementary, potentially indicating issues with resource allocation and equity within the district.
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