Summary:
The Breckenridge Independent School District (Isd) in Breckenridge, Texas, serves 1,374 students across four public schools—one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools—with a high level of economic disadvantage affecting 60% to 78.5% of students.
Breckenridge J H stands out as the district's top performer, achieving a remarkable 94.44% proficiency rate in Algebra I for 8th graders, far exceeding the district average of 58.1% and the state average of 54.03%. This middle school also excels in 6th-grade Mathematics, with 57.95% proficiency versus the state's 38.57%. In contrast, South Elementary is a school of concern, earning a 2-star rating with declining test scores—only 39% of 3rd graders proficient in Reading and 34% of 5th graders proficient in Mathematics, both below state averages. Breckenridge High School is a consistent performer, improving its state ranking to the 61st percentile with a strong 94% graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate, while East Elementary serves the youngest students (PK-2) with the highest economic disadvantage rate at 78.5%.
Key takeaways include an inverse relationship between spending and performance: South Elementary spends the most per student ($10,405) but performs the worst, while Breckenridge J H spends the least ($8,208) and excels. Social Studies is a district-wide weakness, with only 24.4% of 8th graders proficient at Breckenridge J H. The district's overall 3-star rating masks a mixed trajectory—the high school is improving while South Elementary is declining, highlighting the need for targeted support at the elementary level.
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