Summary:
The Rockport-Fulton Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 2,913 students across four schools—Rockport-Fulton High School, Rockport-Fulton Middle, Fulton Elementary, and Live Oak Learning Center (PK-2)—and is ranked 686th out of 951 districts in Texas, a 1-star rating that signals significant academic challenges.
The district’s standout is Rockport-Fulton High School, which has improved its state ranking from the 49th to the 54th percentile (3 stars) and excels in U.S. History (84.82% proficient, nearly 15 points above the state average). However, it struggles with Algebra I, where only 33.51% of students are proficient—over 20 points below the state average. In contrast, Rockport-Fulton Middle presents a paradox: its 8th graders taking Algebra I achieve an impressive 93.75% proficiency, yet general math scores plummet from 17.39% in 6th grade to just 7.63% in 7th grade, far below state averages. Fulton Elementary is the most challenged school, with a 1-star rating for three consecutive years and a 5th-grade science score of only 8.85% proficient. Live Oak Learning Center has no test scores to evaluate but serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (73.42%) and has the highest per-student spending ($11,804).
Key takeaways include a clear link between higher poverty rates and lower performance, with the high school having the lowest poverty rate (54.14%) and best outcomes. The high school’s strong U.S. History results prove the district can achieve high proficiency, making the low scores in math and science more concerning. The middle school’s “math cliff” between 6th and 7th grade suggests a critical need for curriculum or instructional improvements, while the high school’s Algebra I struggles indicate foundational gaps that must be addressed to build on the district’s bright spots.
Thank you for your feedback!