Summary:
The city of De Kalb, Texas, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from across the district. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with some standout institutions and areas for improvement.
Dekalb High School stands out with an impressive 98.6% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention and support. The school also performs relatively well on STAAR end-of-course exams, particularly in Biology (78.79% proficient) and U.S. History (62.9% proficient). In contrast, Dekalb Elementary and James L Germany Middle generally perform at or below the state average on STAAR assessments, with some exceptions like 4th-grade reading and Algebra I.
James L Germany Middle stands out for its strong performance in Algebra I, with 90% of students proficient on the end-of-course exam, but struggles with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies compared to the state. Hubbard ISD, the smallest school in the data set, shows mixed performance, with some grades and subjects outperforming the state while others struggle. The high rates of free/reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 60.07% at Dekalb High School to 72.4% at Dekalb Elementary, highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district and the importance of targeted support and resources for these students.
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