Summary:
The Waxahachie Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 498 out of 961 school districts in Texas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Waxahachie Global High School is ranked 103 out of 1,974 Texas high schools and is rated 5 stars out of 5, with exceptional test scores and a high graduation rate. Simpson Elementary and Felty Elementary are both rated 4 stars out of 5 and have strong test scores. However, other schools in the district, such as Clift Elementary and Northside Elementary, struggle with low test scores and rankings.
The data reveals a wide range in school performance within the Waxahachie ISD, with a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and rankings. The district could focus on identifying and sharing best practices from the higher-performing schools to help raise the overall performance of the district.
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