Summary:
The five schools in the Academy Independent School District (Isd) in Little River Academy, Texas, serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and have earned the district a strong 4-star rating, placing it in the 80th percentile of all Texas school districts.
Academy High School stands out as the district's most consistent performer, boasting a 95.5% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate, while excelling in Biology and English II Reading. In contrast, Academy Middle presents a paradox: it has an exceptional Algebra I program where 92.31% of 8th graders are proficient, yet its overall state ranking is declining, suggesting its advanced math success may come from a select group while general math scores lag. Academy Intermediate is a reading leader, with 75.56% of 3rd graders proficient in reading, but it faces a "math cliff" where proficiency drops from 59.26% in 3rd grade to 40.54% in 5th grade, falling below state averages. The younger grades also show higher economic need, with 48.5% of students at Academy Early Childhood Center receiving free or reduced lunch, compared to about 34% at the high school.
Overall, the district provides a strong foundation with favorable student-teacher ratios, particularly at the high school (12.4:1), but families should note the varying strengths across schools. Academy Elementary serves grades 1-2 and feeds into the intermediate school, where math becomes a weakness despite strong early reading. The high school serves as a reliable capstone, successfully graduating students who navigate these varied academic landscapes, making the district a solid choice for families who value consistent high school performance and are aware of the need for targeted math support in the upper elementary and middle school years.
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