Summary:
The West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District (West Rusk County Consolidated ISD) operates 4 schools in the area, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and struggling academic performance across the district, with West Rusk High School and West Rusk Middle School standing out as the top performers, while the elementary schools face challenges in reading and math proficiency.
West Rusk High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.7% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, along with strong performance on STAAR EOC exams that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, West Rusk Middle School stands out with a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I EOC exam and outperforming the district and state in 7th and 8th grade reading, math, and science.
The district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all schools, ranging from 70.46% at West Rusk High School to 81.73% at West Rusk Intermediate. This may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed, particularly at the elementary level, where West Rusk Elementary and West Rusk Intermediate struggle with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.
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