Summary:
The Crowley Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves two high schools, North Crowley High School and Crowley High School, both covering grades 9-12 in a suburban area where nearly 70% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Within the district, North Crowley High School stands out as the stronger performer. It holds a higher state ranking (33rd percentile, 2 stars) compared to Crowley High School (29th percentile, 1 star), and it outperforms its rival in four of five core STAAR End-of-Course exams, including a notable 24.79% proficiency in Algebra I versus Crowley High's 15.65%. North Crowley also has a lower dropout rate (1.7% vs. 2.0%). However, Crowley High School boasts a slightly higher graduation rate (90.7% vs. 89.5%) and spends significantly more per student ($10,703 vs. $9,671), despite weaker overall academic results.
Key metrics reveal both schools face significant challenges. Algebra I proficiency is alarmingly low at both schools, roughly half the state average of 54.03%. A positive trend is strong year-over-year improvement in Biology, with North Crowley High School jumping 16 points to 61.2% proficiency. Crowley High School shows a relative strength in English II Reading (53.19% vs. 51.64%). The district ranks in the bottom 16% of Texas, underscoring that while North Crowley leads locally, both schools must overcome substantial socioeconomic hurdles to improve outcomes.
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