Summary:
Zip code 75652 in Henderson, TX, is served by two public schools within the Henderson Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 33rd percentile statewide.
Henderson High School (grades 9-12, 1,018 students) is the stronger performer, showing a positive three-year ranking trajectory from the 15th to the 35th percentile. It boasts an excellent 97.3% graduation rate and a low 0.3% dropout rate, with U.S. History as its academic strength (68.72% proficient, nearly matching the state average). However, its proficiency in Algebra I (37.75%) and English I (47.67%) lags significantly behind state averages, suggesting a gap between graduation rates and college readiness. In contrast, Northside Elementary (grades 4-5, 430 students) faces severe academic challenges, particularly in 5th-grade Science, where proficiency plummeted to just 8.57% in 2024-2025 before recovering to 42.42% in 2025-2026. This volatility, along with a 0% proficiency rate on Spanish-language STAAR tests, indicates inconsistent student achievement and potential issues with instruction for English Language Learners.
A critical concern is the absence of a middle school (grades 6-8) in the data, creating a pipeline gap. Students leaving Northside Elementary must transition to an unlisted school, and the sharp 5th-grade declines suggest weak foundational skills entering higher grades. Additionally, the high school spends $1,410 more per student ($11,184 vs. $9,774) than the elementary school, raising questions about resource allocation. While the high school's trajectory is promising, the district's overall academic performance remains below state averages, with the elementary school's struggles highlighting the need for targeted interventions in early grades.
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