Summary:
The Baird Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Baird High School, which serves 140 students in grades 6 through 12 in a small, rural Texas community where 55% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Baird High School stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, a remarkable achievement given its high level of economic disadvantage. The school benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1 and high per-student spending of $17,112, suggesting a resource-rich environment. Academically, the school shows notable strengths in Biology (72.22% proficient, above the state average), English I Reading (61.54%), and Algebra I (58.33%). However, performance is inconsistent, with a critical weakness in 8th Grade Social Studies, where 0% of students were proficient in the most recent year, far below the state average of 31.69%. Other areas of concern include U.S. History (52.63% vs. 70.17% state) and 8th Grade Math (26.32% vs. 47.24% state).
The school's small size creates both advantages and vulnerabilities. While the low student-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention, the performance data is volatile from year to year, as a single cohort of students can dramatically swing percentages. For example, 7th Grade Reading proficiency dropped from 50% to 30.77% in one year, while 8th Grade Math improved from 26.32% to 43.75%. This pattern suggests that while the school excels at ensuring students graduate, the quality of instruction may vary by subject and teacher, making it a school where parents should closely monitor their child's specific academic areas, particularly in middle school math and social studies.
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