Summary:
The city of Nederland, Texas is home to 7 schools that are part of the Nederland Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 93 out of 961 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
Among the standout schools in the district is Hillcrest Elementary, which ranks 346 out of 4,651 elementary schools in Texas and has a 5-star rating. Hillcrest stands out for its particularly strong performance in mathematics, with over 70% of students proficient or better in 4th and 5th grade math. Another high performer is Nederland High School, which ranks 565 out of 1,974 high schools in Texas and has a 4-star rating. The high school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9% and a low dropout rate of 0.5%.
Overall, the Nederland ISD schools generally perform above the state average on STAAR tests, with some variation in performance between the elementary schools. The middle schools, particularly Central Middle, struggle more with math performance compared to other subjects. The district also has a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 40.16% at Helena Park Elementary to 67.05% at Hillcrest Elementary, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.
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