Summary:
The city of Ector, Texas, is served by the small, rural Ector Independent School District (Isd), which operates just two schools—Ector Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Ector High School (6th through 12th grade)—with a total enrollment of 234 students.
These two schools present a fascinating contrast. Ector Elementary is the district's rising star, having made a dramatic 25-percentile-point leap in its state ranking over two years to reach the 65th percentile. It now outperforms state averages in key early grades, such as 3rd Grade Math, where 64.71% of students are proficient compared to 44.33% statewide. This success is notable given that 55.65% of its students are economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Ector High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, yet its students consistently score below state averages on STAAR exams in core subjects like Math and English. The high school spends significantly more per student ($15,653 vs. $10,111) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (8.7:1 vs. 16.1:1), but this investment has not yet translated into higher academic proficiency.
Key takeaways for parents include the elementary school's strong upward trajectory and the high school's "graduation vs. proficiency" paradox. While Ector High School excels at keeping students on track to earn a diploma, it struggles to ensure they meet state academic standards. The district overall earns a 3-star rating, ranking in the 53rd percentile in Texas, which reflects the blend of the elementary school's improvement and the high school's stability in graduation rates but challenges in academics.
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