Summary:
This analysis examines the two high schools located in the 75148 zip code (Malakoff, TX): Malakoff High School and Cross Roads High School, both serving grades 9-12 and offering a clear contrast between a larger, more diverse school and a smaller, higher-performing one.
Cross Roads High School is the standout performer, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. It is part of the Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 10% of Texas districts with a 5-star rating. Cross Roads dramatically outperforms Malakoff High School in nearly every academic metric, exceeding state proficiency averages in all five STAAR EOC subjects. For example, 70.97% of Cross Roads students were proficient in Algebra I compared to 48.31% at Malakoff, and 89.19% were proficient in Biology versus 72.55% at Malakoff. This success is likely driven by its small size (162 students) and an exceptional 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio, which is far lower than Malakoff's 11.7:1 ratio with 426 students.
Despite these differences, both schools share a fundamental strength: perfect 0.0% dropout rates and graduation rates above 98%. Malakoff High School, part of the Malakoff Independent School District (Isd), shows inconsistent subject performance, excelling in English II Reading (68.33% proficient, well above the state average) but struggling in Algebra I. Cross Roads, however, demonstrates consistent excellence, with proficiency rates 16 to 23 percentage points higher than the state average in four out of five subjects. For parents, Cross Roads offers top-tier academic performance in a small, intimate setting, while Malakoff provides a larger school environment with strong retention rates and targeted strengths in English instruction.
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