Summary:
The city of Kaufman, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Kaufman Independent School District (ISD). The district is ranked 547 out of 961 school districts in Texas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district.
Among the standout schools in Kaufman is J W Monday Elementary, which has consistently high performance, ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools for the past 3 years. It boasts strong test scores, with 57.78% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 46.15% proficient or better in math. In contrast, J R Phillips Elementary struggles to meet benchmarks, potentially linked to its high free/reduced lunch rate of 80.28%. The largest school in the district, Kaufman High School, stands out with a strong 98.7% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.1% dropout rate, along with above-average test scores in several subjects.
The data also reveals stark differences in school performance, with some schools, like the small alternative Gary W Campbell High School, offering more individualized attention with a low student-teacher ratio of 2.8. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with spending per student ranging from $8,719 at Norman J H to $32,581 at Gary W Campbell High School, and the district's overall ranking and rating indicating the need for improvement across the board.
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