Summary:
The city of Converse, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Judson Independent School District (ISD) except for two charter schools operated by Idea Public Schools. The schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group across the district.
The two Idea Public Schools charter schools, Idea Converse Academy and Idea Converse College Preparatory, stand out as high-performing, with significantly better STAAR test scores than the Judson ISD schools. However, the charter schools also serve a high-need student population, with over 74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the alternative Judson Care Academy has very low academic performance but a much lower student-teacher ratio of 7.4, the lowest in the district.
Overall, the Judson ISD schools generally perform below the state average on STAAR tests, with the district ranked 786 out of 968 in Texas. This suggests systemic challenges that the district will need to address to improve educational opportunities for all students in Converse. The wide range in student-teacher ratios and high rates of economic need across the schools indicate that targeted interventions and resource allocation will be crucial for supporting student success in this community.
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