Summary:
The Judson Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves approximately 7,102 students across six high schools, including traditional comprehensive campuses and specialized alternative schools, with the district ranking in the 21st percentile statewide.
The standout performer is Judson Early College Academy (JECA), a magnet school that ranks in the 93rd percentile with a 5-star rating, achieving 89.92% proficiency in English II Reading and a 98.9% graduation rate—all while spending the least per student ($6,793). In contrast, the three main comprehensive high schools—Judson High School, Karen Wagner High School, and Veterans Memorial High School—all rank in the bottom 25% of Texas schools (1-2 stars). Among these, Veterans Memorial HS is the strongest, ranking in the 36th percentile with an 89.3% graduation rate and 2.3% dropout rate, outperforming Judson HS (19th percentile) and Karen Wagner HS (20th percentile, 79.9% graduation rate). The alternative campuses, Judson Care Academy and Judson Learning Academy, serve at-risk populations with very low test scores and high per-student spending, though their small sizes (under 100 students each) limit their impact on district averages.
Algebra I is a critical weakness district-wide, with only 30.52% of students proficient compared to the state average of 54.03%, and even JECA struggles here (72.41% proficiency). U.S. History is the strongest subject, with Veterans Memorial HS (71.92%) and JECA (88.14%) exceeding the state average. The district faces significant economic challenges, with 48.4% to 76.39% of students receiving free or reduced lunch across schools. While JECA demonstrates that focused academic models can achieve excellence efficiently, the comprehensive high schools require targeted support to improve math outcomes and graduation rates, particularly for Karen Wagner HS, which has the highest dropout rate (4.5%) among traditional campuses.
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