Summary:
The Riesel Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Riesel School, a combined junior and senior high school for grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 334 students. This small, rural school stands out for its exceptional performance, earning a top 12% state ranking (79th percentile) and a 4-star rating from Schooldigger, a remarkable achievement for a school of its size.
Riesel School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year and a minimal 0.3% dropout rate, demonstrating a strong culture of student support and retention. The school consistently outperforms the state average on high school STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams, with standout results in Biology (82.14% proficient vs. 70.51% statewide) and U.S. History (79.59% vs. 70.17%). A key advantage is its very low student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1, which allows for individualized attention and likely contributes to its rapid improvement—the school jumped from the 65th to the 79th percentile in state rankings over just two years.
The primary area for improvement is 7th-grade mathematics, where only 21.88% of students are proficient, significantly below the state average of 29.41%. This foundational challenge contrasts sharply with the school's strong performance in advanced high school subjects like Algebra I (64.81% vs. 54.03% statewide). Overall, Riesel School offers a highly effective, supportive environment with small classes and a clear track record of academic growth, making it a standout choice for families in the district.
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