Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)

The Castleberry Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 737 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are worth noting.

Castleberry Elementary and A V Cato Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools in the district, ranking 2,323 and 2,174 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, respectively, and earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools outperform the district and state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in 5th grade reading and math. In contrast, Reach High School, while having a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 2.1%, ranks 1,795 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and has mixed performance on STAAR EOC exams.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in math and science, as well as inconsistent performance across the district. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 84% in all schools) and the wide variation in spending per student (from $8,557 to $19,534) suggest that addressing equity and resource disparities could be key priorities for the Castleberry ISD in its efforts to provide a high-quality education for all students.