Summary:
The Texarkana Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 6,600 students across 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, and is ranked in the 28th percentile of Texas districts with a 1-star rating, revealing a deeply divided educational landscape.
The district is defined by a stark "two-tier" system. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary is a national standout, ranking in the 100th percentile with 100% proficiency in 5th-grade Math and a low 33.62% poverty rate. In stark contrast, Westlawn Elementary ranks in the 0th percentile with a 2.08% proficiency rate in 5th-grade Science and a 93.69% poverty rate, while Highland Park Elementary sits in the 2nd percentile with a 95.08% poverty rate. This extreme gap shows that a student's zip code heavily determines their educational outcomes. Digital Academy Of Texas is a volatile performer, dropping from a 4-star to a 1-star rating in one year, with 8th-grade Reading proficiency falling from 80% to 32.78%. However, Texas Middle offers a bright spot, with 85.71% of its students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%.
Key takeaways for parents include that poverty is the overwhelming predictor of performance, with the three lowest-performing elementary schools all having poverty rates above 90%. High spending does not guarantee success, as Westlawn Elementary spends the most per student ($13,496) yet is the lowest-performing, while Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary spends less ($8,924) and achieves the best results. The district's graduation rate is 86.8%, with Texas High School at 90.8% and Options Early Graduation High School at 92.3%, while Digital Academy Of Texas drags the average down at 64.6%. The Theron Jones Early Literacy Center (K-2) has no test data despite a 97.87% poverty rate, making it a critical blind spot for the district's most vulnerable students.
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