Summary:
The Edgewood Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The data reveals a significant academic achievement gap, with STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, while the other schools struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests.
STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy is a public magnet high school that boasts the district's highest statewide ranking and test scores that often exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Learn4life has the lowest test scores, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels. The remaining schools, John F Kennedy High School, Memorial High School, and Burleson Center, also struggle academically, with test scores and statewide rankings that lag behind the top-performing school.
Across the district, the high schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 83.87% to 96.12%. This high poverty level likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools may suggest potential inequities in resource allocation within the district, which could further exacerbate the performance disparities.
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