Leon Independent School District (Isd)

The Leon Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has two schools: Leon Elementary and Leon High School. While both schools serve the Leon ISD community, the data suggests that Leon High School is the standout performer, with significantly higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and stronger academic achievement on state assessments compared to the district and state averages.

Leon High School boasts an impressive 94.7% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low 0.3% dropout rate. The school also outperforms the district and state in several STAAR end-of-course exams, including Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. In contrast, Leon Elementary generally performs at or slightly below the district and state averages in STAAR reading, math, and science tests. The higher per-student spending of $13,121 at Leon High School, compared to $10,439 at Leon Elementary, may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance.

While Leon Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 35.15% Hispanic and 1.19% African American students, Leon High School has a higher percentage of White students at 59.42%. The district may want to examine the factors contributing to Leon High School's success and consider ways to replicate those practices at Leon Elementary to improve its performance and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Leon Independent School District (Isd).