Summary:
The Boling Independent School District (Isd) serves 1,151 students across three schools—Newgulf Elementary, Iago J H, and Boling High School—in a rural Texas area, with the district earning a 2-star rating and ranking 495th out of 951 districts statewide.
Among the three schools, Iago J H stands out as the consistent overachiever, earning a 3-star rating for three consecutive years and boasting a remarkable 94.74% proficiency rate in Algebra I—far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Boling High School excels at keeping students on track with a 98.6% graduation rate and a 0.3% dropout rate, but struggles academically, particularly in Algebra I where only 18.42% of students are proficient. Newgulf Elementary shows a troubling decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, with math proficiency rates roughly 10-15 points below the state average. Spending per student varies widely, from $8,913 at Newgulf Elementary to $11,959 at Boling High School, yet higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes—Iago J H achieves the best results with mid-range spending of $9,533.
Key takeaways for parents include the district's strong science and social studies pockets, such as Newgulf Elementary's 5th-grade science outperforming the state, and Iago J H's 8th-grade social studies above average. However, the sharp drop in Algebra I proficiency from Iago J H to Boling High School suggests a curriculum alignment issue that families should investigate. The district's overall 2-star rating is heavily influenced by Newgulf Elementary's decline, making it the priority for intervention, especially in mathematics. For parents, Iago J H offers the most consistent academic performance, while Boling High School provides a strong graduation pathway despite core subject challenges.
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