Summary:
The city of Blanco, Texas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Blanco Elementary, Blanco High School, and Blanco Middle. These schools are part of the Blanco Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 331 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Blanco Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 557 out of 2,330 Texas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed state and district averages in STAAR reading and math proficiency for grades 6-8 and maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate in 2021-2022. Blanco High School also excelled, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 99.0% and a low dropout rate of 0.5% in 2021-2022, ranking 728 out of 1,961 Texas high schools with a 3-star rating.
In contrast, Blanco Elementary had lower STAAR proficiency rates compared to state and district averages, particularly in 3rd-grade reading and math. The school also had the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 47.43%, indicating potential socioeconomic disparities within the district that may impact academic outcomes. Further investigation into resource allocation and support for economically disadvantaged students could provide valuable insights to address these equity concerns.
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