Summary:
The Stafford Msd district in Texas serves 3,492 students across five schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school, and is ranked in the 65th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.
The most striking finding is the dramatic performance gap between the district's standard schools and its specialized Stafford Stem Magnet Academy. This alternative school, serving grades 3-11, achieves elite academic results, often reaching 100% proficiency in subjects like 6th Grade Reading, Biology, and U.S. History, and has a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Stafford Elementary consistently struggles, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools with proficiency rates well below state averages—for example, only 22.83% of 4th graders were proficient in Reading versus 53.04% statewide. Stafford High School presents a mixed picture: it boasts a strong 95.1% graduation rate and performs well in Biology (66.15%) and U.S. History (71.58%), but struggles significantly in Algebra I (26.15%) and English I Reading (44.44%). Stafford Middle has a bright spot in Algebra I, where 71.6% of students were proficient, far exceeding the district and state averages.
Key metrics reveal stark contrasts in economic disadvantage across the district, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.07% at the STEM Magnet Academy to 89.6% at Stafford Ecc. Spending per student varies from $10,480 at Stafford Elementary to $14,515 at Stafford ECC, but the data shows no clear link between spending and performance—the STEM Magnet Academy achieves top results with mid-range spending, suggesting program design and student selection are more critical. Overall, the district offers a wide range of educational experiences, from a struggling elementary school to a high-performing magnet academy, making school choice a crucial factor for families.
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