Natalia Independent School District (Isd)

The Natalia Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. While the district faces significant challenges in providing quality education, there are some standout schools and opportunities for improvement.

Natalia High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.8%. The school also performs better than the district and state averages on some STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in U.S. History. In contrast, Natalia Elementary struggles the most, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in reading, math, and science. The Natalia J H (Middle School) outperforms the district and state averages on the Algebra I EOC exam, with 70% proficient compared to 44.73% statewide.

Across the Natalia ISD, the district as a whole appears to be struggling, with all schools performing below the state averages on most academic measures. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all schools suggest socioeconomic challenges within the district, and the disparities in test scores and school rankings between the high school/middle school and the elementary schools may indicate equity issues in resource allocation or early childhood education. However, the district's strong graduation rate at Natalia High School and the middle school's high proficiency on the Algebra I EOC exam present opportunities for the district to build upon and potentially expand to other subject areas.