Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 75572, serving the small, rural community of Queen City, Texas, are all part of the Queen City Independent School District (Isd) and serve a total of 867 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, with a significant portion of the student body coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
J K Hileman Elementary is the district's academic standout, particularly in early math, where 3rd-grade proficiency reached an exceptional 72.92%—nearly 29 points above the state average. In contrast, Queen City High School excels in keeping students engaged, boasting a stellar 98.9% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, though its overall state ranking dropped to the 38th percentile due to a sharp decline in Algebra I scores. Morris Upchurch Middle presents a paradox: while its general 8th-grade math scores are below state averages, it is a powerhouse for advanced math, with Algebra I proficiency at 76.47%—over 22 points above the state average.
A critical finding is a "math cliff" as students progress: proficiency drops from 72.92% in 3rd grade at the elementary school to 41.86% in 8th grade at the middle school, and then plummets to just 21.57% in Algebra I at the high school. This suggests a systemic issue in math instruction alignment across grade levels. Interestingly, there is an inverse relationship between spending and performance: the high school spends the most per student ($13,825) but has the lowest state ranking, while the elementary school spends the least ($10,856) and ranks highest. All three schools benefit from very low student-teacher ratios (7.6:1 to 10.9:1), yet this resource advantage does not guarantee high test scores, indicating that curriculum and instructional quality are the primary drivers of outcomes.
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