Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)

The Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 21 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population. While the district faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates generally lower than state averages, a few standout schools, such as Brentwood Middle and Gus Garcia Middle, demonstrate higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I. Additionally, the public magnet high school STEAM At The Fine Arts Academy outperforms the district and state in several EOC exams.

The district's student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 83.33% to 99.05% across the schools, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is extremely high, from 85.33% to 100%. This high poverty level likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the district, as evidenced by the low proficiency rates in STAAR EOC and STAAR exams, which are significantly lower than the state averages. The district's four-year graduation rates for the two high schools, John F Kennedy High School and Memorial High School, are also lower than the state average, while the dropout rates for the high schools and middle schools range from 2.2% to 6.8%, which are higher than the state average.

The data analysis suggests that the Edgewood Independent School District (Isd) requires targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes. While there are a few standout schools that demonstrate higher academic performance, the district as a whole faces significant challenges in providing quality education and supporting student success. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.