Summary:
The three public schools in Bogata, Texas, all part of the Rivercrest Independent School District (Isd), serve approximately 684 students from elementary through high school in a small, economically disadvantaged community where about 76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Rivercrest High School is the district's standout, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. It significantly outperforms state averages on STAAR exams, especially in Biology (80% proficient vs. 62% state) and English II (76% vs. 56% state). This success is supported by the highest per-student spending ($15,600) and the smallest class sizes (7.5:1 student-teacher ratio) in the district. In contrast, Rivercrest Elementary is the weakest link, with the lowest per-student spending ($10,587), the largest class sizes (13.9:1), and test scores consistently below state averages—most notably in 4th Grade Reading (22% vs. 53% state). Rivercrest J H presents a mixed picture: it is a powerhouse in mathematics, dramatically outpacing state averages in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math, but struggles significantly in Social Studies (13% vs. 30% state) and 8th Grade Science (37% vs. 46% state).
The district's strategic investment in secondary education is clear, with the high school receiving nearly 50% more funding per student than the elementary school. This creates a critical challenge: students entering middle school from the elementary may already be academically behind, while the high school's consistent 3-star rating and 68th percentile ranking show it can deliver strong outcomes. For parents, this means the high school offers excellent opportunities, but the elementary and middle schools have uneven performance that requires close attention to individual subject strengths and weaknesses.
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