Summary:
Zip code 75570, covering the New Boston, TX area, is home to four schools serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, split between the New Boston Independent School District (Isd) and the Malta Independent School District (Isd). The standout school is Malta Elementary, a 4-star academic powerhouse that consistently ranks in the 76th-80th percentile statewide, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($6,958) and the highest student-teacher ratio (14.7:1). In contrast, the New Boston ISD schools spend nearly double per student but achieve lower rankings, with New Boston Middle earning a 3-star rating and Crestview Elementary receiving a 2-star rating, the lowest in the area.
Key metrics reveal a tale of two districts. New Boston High School is a consistent performer with a 94.1% graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, while New Boston Middle excels in math, with 100% of its Algebra I students proficient for two consecutive years. However, Crestview Elementary struggles significantly, with test scores well below state averages, such as only 18.06% proficiency in 5th Grade Science. The economic disadvantage rate is stark: New Boston ISD schools average 80.03% free/reduced lunch, while Malta Elementary has a much lower rate of 46.19%.
The most interesting finding is the "efficiency vs. spending" paradox: Malta Elementary outperforms with less funding, suggesting factors like curriculum and teaching quality are key. Meanwhile, New Boston Middle acts as a "math magnet," closing a gap in foundational skills by 7th and 8th grade. Crestview Elementary is a critical area for improvement, requiring targeted intervention to address its low performance and high poverty rate.
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