New Waverly Independent School District (Isd)

The New Waverly Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, but also boasts several standout schools with impressive academic achievements.

New Waverly High School is a standout, consistently performing well on STAAR EOC exams and maintaining a high 94.4% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. In contrast, the elementary schools, such as New Waverly Elementary and New Waverly Intermediate, lag behind the state in 4th and 5th grade reading and math proficiency, suggesting an area for improvement. The New Waverly J H middle school, however, stands out with exceptional 8th grade reading scores, outpacing the state by nearly 20 percentage points.

Across the district, a significant percentage of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.75% to 55.51%, indicating a need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning and the allocation of resources to support these students. The district also serves a diverse student population, with African American and Hispanic students comprising over 25% of the student body, highlighting the importance of monitoring academic performance and support for these student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes.