Summary:
The Beckville Independent School District (Isd) is a small, highly-ranked district in Texas serving approximately 684 students across two schools: Beckville Junior-Senior High School (Grades 6-12) and Beckville Sunset Elementary (Grades PK-5).
The district's strong 4-star rating and 79th percentile statewide ranking are almost entirely driven by the exceptional performance of Beckville Junior-Senior High School. This school boasts a 95% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and consistently outperforms state averages in nearly every subject, with science being a standout strength—over 90% of students were proficient in Biology. The high school also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1 and higher per-student spending ($12,991). In contrast, Beckville Sunset Elementary is more average, ranking in the 54th percentile, and shows mixed academic results, with some grades performing well above state averages while others, particularly in early reading and math, fall significantly behind.
A key takeaway is the dramatic academic improvement students experience as they move from elementary to the junior-senior high school. For instance, while 5th-grade math proficiency at the elementary school was 50%, it jumps to over 60% by 7th and 8th grade at the high school, suggesting a strong middle school program that helps students catch up. The district strategically allocates more resources to the high school, which likely contributes to its superior outcomes. For parents, this means that while the elementary school provides a solid foundation, the real academic strength and support system for students becomes evident once they enter Beckville Junior-Senior High School.
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