Jefferson Independent School District (Isd)

The Jefferson Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students.

Jefferson High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.5%. The school also performs above the district and state averages in several STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in U.S. History. In contrast, Jefferson J H (Middle School) outperforms the district and state in 8th grade STAAR Reading and has a high proficiency rate of 62% in Algebra I EOC, compared to the district's 22% and the state's 45%.

However, the data reveals significant disparities in test scores across the district, with several schools performing substantially below the state averages in STAAR/EOC exams, particularly in the middle school and elementary grades. Additionally, all the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.53% at Jefferson High School to 83.33% at Jefferson Pri School, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district and potentially contributing to the lower academic performance.