Summary
Bloomington High School is a small, rural school in Bloomington, TX, serving 227 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Bloomington Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the bottom 3% of Texas districts. The school faces significant challenges, with nearly 78% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom 20-30% of Texas high schools over the past decade. While the school spends a relatively high $16,661 per student and maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, these resources have not translated into strong outcomes for the majority of students.
When compared to nearby schools, Bloomington's struggles become even more apparent. For instance, in the 2025-2026 school year, only 28% of Bloomington students were proficient in English I Reading, compared to 87% at Industrial High School and 49% at Calhoun High School. Bloomington's graduation rate is also the lowest among its comprehensive peers, fluctuating dramatically from a low of 73.7% in 2021-2022 to 84.3% in 2023-2024, while schools like Industrial, Victoria West High School, and Calhoun boast rates above 96%. The contrast is stark: Industrial Independent School District (Isd), located just 17 miles away, is a top-tier district (92nd percentile) with only 31% of students economically disadvantaged, highlighting the powerful link between socioeconomic factors and school performance in this region.
Despite these challenges, there is a notable bright spot: Bloomington's Gifted and Talented program ranks in the 71st percentile statewide (4 stars), a stark contrast to the school's overall 18th percentile ranking. This suggests that while the school struggles to serve its general population, it has a highly effective program for its highest-achieving students. However, the school's overall state ranking has been inconsistent, showing a promising upward trend from 2020-2021 (18th percentile) to a peak in 2021-2022 (46th percentile), only to reverse sharply back to the 18th percentile in 2025-2026. This decline indicates that any successful interventions implemented a few years ago have not been sustained, and the school continues to face significant hurdles in providing consistent, high-quality education for all its students.
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