Silsbee Independent School District (Isd)

The Silsbee Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant academic performance challenges, with schools consistently performing below state averages on STAAR/STAAR EOC exams, particularly in core subjects like Mathematics and Social Studies.

Silsbee High School stands out as a bright spot, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.4% in 2022-2023. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on several STAAR EOC exams, particularly in Biology and U.S. History. In contrast, Silsbee Elementary and Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle generally perform below the state averages on STAAR/STAAR EOC exams, with some exceptions, such as Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle's strong performance on the Algebra I EOC exam.

Across the district, there are concerns about equity, as all schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.12% at Silsbee High School to 77.57% at Laura Reeves Pri. This suggests socioeconomic challenges within the district that may be contributing to the observed academic performance gaps. The district's overall low ranking (725 out of 961 in Texas) and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicate the need for a comprehensive approach to address the systemic challenges facing the Silsbee Independent School District (ISD).