Summary:
In zip code 75125, there is one high school, Ferris High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Ferris Independent School District (Isd).
Ferris High School has shown a clear upward trend, improving its state ranking from the 48th percentile to the 52nd percentile over the last three years. The school boasts a very high graduation rate of 97.0% and an extremely low dropout rate of just 0.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, students may benefit from more individualized attention. A significant 74.47% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending is $11,455.
Academically, the school shows a mixed performance compared to state averages. It outperforms the state in Biology (74.34% vs. 70.51%) and is near the state average in English I Reading. However, it is slightly below in English II Reading and U.S. History, and significantly below in Algebra I (38.98% vs. 54.03%). A standout finding is the dramatic 195% increase in Algebra I proficiency from the previous year, suggesting effective new teaching strategies. The school's strong graduation rate and improving state rank, despite serving a high-need population, point to effective support systems and a positive trajectory for student success.
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