Summary:
The Nacogdoches Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 882 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are worth highlighting.
Thomas J Rusk Elementary and Raguet Elementary have consistently outperformed the district and state averages on STAAR test scores, particularly in reading. In contrast, Emeline Carpenter Elementary has struggled, with only 3.85% of 5th graders proficient or better in math in 2023-2024. The district's high school, Nacogdoches High School, has a strong 96.8% four-year graduation rate, higher than the state average, but is ranked relatively low statewide.
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across the district. Schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary (94.11%), Mike Moses Elementary (94.76%), and Emeline Carpenter Elementary (95.83%), tend to have the lowest test scores, highlighting the correlation between poverty and academic achievement. The district's alternative high school, Margie Chumbley Academy for Success, also faces unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high school.
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