East Central Independent School District (Isd)

The East Central Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 862 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Among the standout schools in the district, Oak Crest Elementary has the highest performance on state assessments, with 40-60% of students proficient or better in reading, math, and science. East Central Heritage Middle also stands out, with the highest performance on state assessments among the middle schools. At the high school level, East Central Cast Lead High School, a charter school, has the lowest dropout rate (0%) and the highest graduation rate (100%) in the district.

However, the district faces significant challenges, with large disparities in academic performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools. Schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have the lowest academic performance, suggesting that poverty is a significant barrier to student success. Strengthening the middle school curriculum and supports could be an important lever for improving overall district outcomes, as performance starts to decline from the elementary to middle school levels.