Summary:
The city of New London, Texas is home to four schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The schools are part of the West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District and include two elementary schools (West Rusk Elementary and West Rusk Intermediate), one middle school (West Rusk Middle), and one high school (West Rusk High School).
West Rusk High School stands out as a strong performer, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.7% and low dropout rate of 0.5%. The school also excels in STAAR EOC exams, particularly in Biology and U.S. History, and is ranked in the top 40% of Texas high schools. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district struggle in some areas, such as low math and science proficiency rates, indicating a need to focus on strengthening foundational skills in the earlier grades.
Across the district, all schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.06% at West Rusk High School to 81.77% at West Rusk Intermediate. This suggests the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may require targeted interventions and equitable distribution of resources to support student success.
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