Ferris Independent School District (Isd)

The Ferris Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students across the schools.

While the district as a whole underperforms compared to state averages, Ferris High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.9% and low dropout rate of 0.5%. The school also outperforms the district and state on several STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in U.S. History and English II Reading. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools generally lag behind state averages on STAAR assessments, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve academic performance.

Another standout school is Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary, which demonstrates relatively high performance on STAAR Reading assessments, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. This school also spends more per student ($12,255) compared to the other elementary schools in the Ferris Independent School District (Isd).