Summary:
The city of Ferris, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Ferris Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole performs below the state average, there are some standout schools and notable metrics worth highlighting.
Ferris High School stands out with a strong 94.9% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.4% dropout rate, though its academic performance on STAAR tests is below the state average. In contrast, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 3-stars to 1-star, and its student performance on STAAR reading and math tests is also below the state average. Meanwhile, Hazel Ingram Elementary has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 92.57%, indicating a high-need student population, though the data does not provide information on the school's academic performance.
Across the district, the schools generally perform below the state average on STAAR tests, with some exceptions like Ferris High School's stronger performance on English II Reading and U.S. History. The district's relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.4 to 13.8, may be a positive factor, but the data does not indicate whether this is translating into improved student outcomes. Overall, the Ferris ISD faces challenges in terms of academic performance, but there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of the high-poverty student population and identifying successful practices at the school level.
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