Summary:
The three public schools in Farwell, Texas, part of the highly ranked Farwell Independent School District (Isd), serve 599 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a small, close-knit community, with the district earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide.
Farwell J H is the district's academic powerhouse, achieving a 5-star rating and 93rd percentile ranking, with standout performance in math—100% of 8th graders passed the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the state average. In contrast, Farwell High School excels in operational efficiency, boasting an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1, a near-perfect 97.4% graduation rate, and a 0% dropout rate, though its test scores have shown a slight downward trend in core subjects like English. Farwell Elementary provides a consistent foundation with a steady 4-star rating, but faces a notable weakness in 5th-grade Science, where only 12.2% of students were proficient compared to the state average of 29.57%.
Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts: the Middle School has the lowest economic disadvantage rate (45.8% free/reduced lunch) and lowest spending per student ($9,752), yet achieves the highest test scores, suggesting exceptional efficiency. The High School spends significantly more per student ($14,763) to support its low student-teacher ratio and high graduation rates, while the Elementary school spends $10,632 per student. Overall, the district offers strong academic options, with the Middle School leading in test performance, the High School prioritizing student support and completion, and the Elementary school needing targeted improvement in science instruction.
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