Bakerripley Community Schools

The Bakerripley Community Schools district in Texas operates three schools: two elementary schools (Baker-Ripley Charter School and Ripley House Charter School) and one middle school (Ripley House Middle Campus). This district faces significant challenges, with all schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests and serving high-poverty communities.

Among the standout schools, Ripley House Middle Campus stands out for its higher spending per student ($15,804) and strong performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, with 66.67% of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average of 44.73%. However, the school struggles in other subject areas, with proficiency rates well below state averages. Baker-Ripley Charter School has a more diverse student population, with 29.62% Asian students, and performs better than the district and state averages on 3rd-5th grade reading and math exams, though still lags behind state proficiency levels.

Overall, the Bakerripley Community Schools district is performing very poorly, ranking 929 out of 968 districts in Texas and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The extremely high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (over 96% at all schools) indicate that the Bakerripley community faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Identifying the root causes of the district's struggles and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial to improving student outcomes.