Summary:
The Waskom Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates three schools: Waskom Elementary, Waskom High School, and Waskom Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 695 out of 961 districts in Texas and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.
Among the standout schools, Waskom High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.9%, while Waskom Middle School had an impressive 88.89% proficiency rate on the STAAR EOC Algebra I exam. Additionally, Waskom Elementary had above-average proficiency rates in 4th grade reading and math compared to the district and state.
However, the schools generally underperform the state averages on STAAR/EOC exams, with the exception of a few areas. The district also has high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 63.9% to 70.91%, suggesting a need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. While the relatively low student-teacher ratios indicate that class size may not be the primary driver of the academic performance challenges, the Waskom Independent School District as a whole has room for improvement in order to better serve its students.
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