Summary:
The Huffman Independent School District (Isd) is a small, suburban district in Huffman, Texas, serving approximately 3,646 students across four schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district as a whole ranks in the 17th percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, though there are notable bright spots and differences between campuses.
Hargrave High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, boasting a 96% graduation rate and being the only campus to exceed the state average in any subject, specifically U.S. History. In contrast, Huffman Middle presents a fascinating paradox: while its general math scores are among the lowest in the district (with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 13.91%), it achieves near-perfect proficiency in Algebra I, with 100% of test-takers passing. Among the elementary schools, Falcon Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms Huffman Elementary in both reading and math, despite serving a similar percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Key metrics reveal that mathematics is a district-wide weakness, with proficiency rates dropping sharply as students move from elementary to middle school. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency is 32.82%, but 7th-grade math falls to just 13.91%. Reading scores are also below state averages, though less severely. Per-student spending varies from $9,321 at Huffman Middle to $11,324 at Hargrave High, but there is no clear link between spending and outcomes, suggesting that instructional quality and resource allocation matter more than total expenditure. Overall, while the district faces systemic challenges, Hargrave High School and Huffman Middle's advanced math program offer pockets of success for parents to consider.
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