Northside Independent School District (Isd)

The Northside Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates a diverse set of 121 schools, including 81 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, 16 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a wide range of student populations, with significant variation in academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors across its schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Health Careers High School is a top-performing public magnet school, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Texas high schools and earning exceptional academic results. Similarly, Beard Elementary and Aue Elementary are among the district's highest-performing elementary schools, also ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, some schools, such as Jay High School, struggle with lower graduation rates and test scores.

The data reveals significant disparities in key metrics across the district, with graduation rates ranging from 82.7% at Jay High School to 99.5% at Health Careers High School, and STAAR EOC proficiency rates in Algebra I varying from 10.19% at Jay High School to 61.9% at Health Careers High School. These performance gaps appear to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free and reduced-price lunch rates tend to have lower academic outcomes. The district's alternative schools also face unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional schools.