Venus Independent School District (Isd)

The Venus Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates four schools, including two elementary schools (Venus Elementary and Venus Pri), one middle school (Venus Middle), and one high school (Venus High School). However, the district as a whole appears to be performing below the state average on various academic measures, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.

Academically, the high school and middle school have consistently low proficiency rates on STAAR exams compared to the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.53% of Venus High School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73%. The elementary schools also struggle, with proficiency rates in reading and math well below the state averages. Additionally, all schools in the Venus ISD are rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in Texas.

The district's demographic challenges may be contributing to the low academic outcomes, as it has a high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, with over 60% of students at each school qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This raises concerns about the district's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for its diverse student population. The lack of improvement over time and potential challenges in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers and administrators further compound the issues facing the Venus Independent School District.