Longview Independent School District (Isd)

The Longview Independent School District (Isd) serves 14 schools in Texas, including elementary, middle, and high schools, and is ranked in the 53rd percentile statewide with a 3-star rating, serving a diverse student population where about 78% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Standout schools in the district show dramatic contrasts. Hudson Elementary is the top performer, earning a perfect 5-star rating and ranking among the top 2 schools in Texas, with nearly all students scoring above 90% proficiency in reading and math, despite 52.65% of students being economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Clarence W Bailey Elementary and Forest Park Magnet School consistently receive 1-star ratings, with test scores well below district and state averages, such as Clarence W Bailey's 4th-grade reading proficiency at just 22.92% compared to the district's 56.76%. Middle schools like Foster Middle and Judson Steam Academy excel in advanced math, with Algebra I proficiency rates of 89.47% and 97.67% respectively, far exceeding the state average of 47.01%.

Key findings reveal that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as the lowest-performing schools like Clarence W Bailey spend $16,871 per student, while Hudson Elementary achieves top scores with a modest $11,347 per student. Longview High School boasts a 98.7% graduation rate, while Lead Academy High School struggles with a 95.7% rate and a higher dropout rate. Additionally, several elementary schools show a significant gap in Spanish-language STAAR test scores, with some grades scoring as low as 0% proficiency, highlighting the need for stronger bilingual support programs.