Summary:
The two public schools serving zip code 75439 in Ector, Texas, are both part of the Ector Independent School District (Isd), serving a total of 234 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a small, rural community.
Ector Elementary (Grades PK-5) is the standout school in the area, showing remarkable improvement by jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating in just two years. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 64.71% significantly outperforms the state average of 44.33%, indicating a strong foundational math program. In contrast, Ector High School (Grades 6-12) presents a paradox: it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, yet its STAAR test scores in core subjects like Algebra I (40%) and English I (46.67%) fall below state averages. The high school also spends 55% more per student ($15,653 vs. $10,111) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (8.7:1 vs. 16.1:1) compared to the elementary school, yet its overall state ranking (44th percentile) is lower than the elementary school's (65th percentile).
A critical finding is the "math wall" that appears between schools: while 3rd graders excel in math, proficiency plummets to 28.57% by 6th grade at the high school, with 7th-grade math dropping to just 15.38%. This suggests a significant challenge in transitioning students to more advanced math concepts. Overall, the district shows a consistent level of economic need, with about half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and the elementary school is on a strong upward trajectory while the high school excels at keeping students on track to graduate despite mixed academic test scores.
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