Summary:
The Florence Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving 1,142 students across three schools: Florence Elementary (PK-5), Florence Middle (6-8), and Florence High School (9-12). The district holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 53rd percentile statewide, placing it slightly above average, with all three schools showing improvement in recent years.
Florence High School stands out as the district's academic leader and most improved school, jumping from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in just two years. Its Algebra I and Biology EOC proficiency rates now significantly exceed state averages, though English I and II scores still lag slightly. In contrast, Florence Middle presents a paradox: while its general math proficiency is low, its Algebra I program for 8th graders is exceptional, with 84.21% proficiency—30 points above the state average. Florence Elementary, the largest school with 523 students, faces the highest economic disadvantage rate (62.52%) and a notable achievement gap between English and Spanish-language STAAR tests, though it shows bright spots in 4th-grade Math and 5th-grade Science.
Key metrics reveal a district of contrasts. Spending per student is similar across schools ($11,882 to $13,117), yet outcomes vary widely, with the high school showing the best results despite having the lowest poverty rate (47.06%). The district maintains small class sizes (ratios of 11.1 to 14.1), and the high school boasts a strong 94.8% graduation rate with a very low 0.7% dropout rate. Overall, Florence ISD is on an upward trajectory, with each school improving its state ranking percentile, but the elementary and middle schools face distinct challenges in supporting their diverse student populations.
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