Summary:
The Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District in Texas operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
Linden-Kildare High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Texas high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 92.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state and district averages in several STAAR End-of-Course exams, including Algebra I, English I and II, and U.S. History. In contrast, Linden Elementary struggles with STAAR test scores, with proficiency rates below the state average in reading, math, and science.
The middle school, Mae Luster Stephens J H, has shown improvement in recent years, moving up in the state rankings despite its current 1-star rating. The school has a 0% dropout rate, a positive indicator. However, the district's per-student spending, ranging from $11,656 to $14,358, suggests that additional funding could potentially help address the academic performance gaps observed across the schools, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.
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