Venus Independent School District (Isd)

The Venus Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Venus, Texas, serving approximately 2,283 students across four schools: Venus High School, Venus Middle, Venus Elementary, and Venus Pri, with a high level of economic disadvantage across all schools.

Among the schools, Venus Middle stands out for its advanced math program, with 65.63% of students proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding the state average of 47.01%. In contrast, Venus High School is the most consistent performer, ranking in the 32nd-33rd percentile for three years and boasting a strong 96.2% graduation rate. Venus Elementary is the most challenged school, ranking in the 8th percentile with only 27.17% of 4th graders proficient in math, compared to the state average of 49.28%. The district overall ranks 838 out of 951 in Texas, earning a 1-star rating.

Key findings include a stark "Algebra I anomaly": while Venus Middle excels in advanced math, Venus High School sees only 16.56% proficiency in the same subject, suggesting a two-tiered system. Social studies is a universal weakness, with only 10.58% of 8th graders proficient at Venus Middle, a 21-point gap from the state average. However, Venus Elementary shows a potential bilingual success story, with Spanish-language STAAR test scores competitive with state averages. Despite modest improvements across most schools, scores remain significantly below state averages, indicating incremental progress from a low baseline.