La Feria Independent School District (Isd)

The La Feria Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 372 out of 968 school districts in Texas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, C.E. Vail Elementary ranks the highest statewide among the elementary schools, ranking 836 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest proficiency rates in reading and math compared to the other elementary schools in the district. At the high school level, La Feria Academy ranks the highest, ranking 558 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and receiving a 4-star rating. It also has the highest graduation rate (72%) and the lowest dropout rate (15.6%) in the district.

The schools in the district have a predominantly Hispanic student population, ranging from 94.66% to 98.79% Hispanic students. However, the district's test scores on the STAAR exams are generally lower than the state averages, especially in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.71% to 95.08%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the district as a whole is ranked in the middle of the state, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to address areas of concern and support the academic growth and achievement of all students.