Progreso Independent School District (Isd)

The Progreso Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates four schools: two elementary schools (Progreso Early Childhood and Progreso Elementary), one middle school (Dorothy Thompson Middle), and one high school (Progreso High School). The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.74% to 100%.

Despite these challenges, Progreso Elementary stands out for its relatively strong performance on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics, where it had higher percentages of students proficient or better compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, while Progreso High School has a low statewide ranking and a 1-star rating, it boasts a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%.

The schools in the Progreso ISD generally perform below the state averages on STAAR tests, but the data suggests that there may be opportunities for the district to learn from its higher-performing schools and implement strategies to improve overall academic achievement. The district's investment in resources, as reflected in its higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, indicates a commitment to supporting student success, and with the right strategies, the schools in the Progreso ISD may be able to overcome their socioeconomic challenges and drive better educational outcomes.