Summary:
The city of Terrell, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this Terrell Independent School District (Isd) serve students from diverse backgrounds, with many coming from economically disadvantaged families.
One standout school in the district is Global Leadership Academy, a public magnet elementary school that consistently ranks among the top in the state. This school boasts impressive proficiency rates in reading, math, and science that far exceed the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary, which has shown strong academic results, particularly in 5th grade reading and math.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing the district as a whole. Across most schools, students struggled with proficiency in STAAR exams, performing well below state averages. The district's graduation and dropout rates also varied, with Terrell High School and other schools reporting 91.2% 4-year graduation rates and 1.6% dropout rates. The wide range in spending per student, from $10,380 to $27,441, raises questions about resource allocation and equity within the district, and the high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch suggest the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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