Judson Independent School District (Isd)

The Judson Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 31 schools, including 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 770 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

However, the district does have a few standout schools, such as Judson Early College Academy, a high school ranked 101 out of 1,987 in Texas with a 5-star rating. This school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, a very low 0.2% dropout rate, and exceptional test scores, with over 70% of students proficient in Algebra I, Biology, and English I and II. In contrast, other high schools in the district have graduation rates as low as 80% and dropout rates up to 10.4%. Elementary schools like Crestview Elementary and Olympia Elementary also stand out, with 4-star ratings and proficiency rates significantly above the district and state averages.

The wide variation in performance between schools within the Judson ISD highlights the importance of school-level factors, such as leadership, teaching quality, and resources, in driving student success. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, the existence of high-performing schools demonstrates that excellence is possible, even in a low-performing district. By identifying and replicating the practices of its top-performing schools, the Judson ISD may be able to raise the bar for all of its students.