Summary:
The schools in the 76567 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a mix of traditional public schools and a public charter high school. While the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of economically disadvantaged students, the academic performance across the schools is a concern, with most falling below state averages on standardized tests.
Rockdale High School, a traditional public high school, stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4% and a low dropout rate of 1.5%. However, its academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores is below the state average across most subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Rockdale Inspire Academy, a public charter high school, has significantly lower STAAR test scores compared to the state and district averages, with only 5.56% of students proficient in Algebra I, compared to 44.73% statewide.
The schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all of them having high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 58.19% at Rockdale High School to 95.08% at Rockdale Inspire Academy. This disparity is also reflected in the funding, with Rockdale Inspire Academy spending $20,473 per student, compared to $10,727 - $14,230 at the other schools in the Rockdale Independent School District (Isd) and Inspire Academies.
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