Summary:
Zip code 75654 in Henderson, Texas, is home to four schools serving grades PK-12 across two districts: Henderson Independent School District (Isd) and Carlisle Independent School District (Isd).
The standout school in this area is Carlisle School, an alternative school that consistently outperforms its peers and often exceeds state averages, particularly in high school End-of-Course exams like U.S. History (77.55% proficient) and English II Reading (68.57% proficient). It boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.8:1) and highest spending per student ($12,673), correlating with a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the three Henderson Independent School District (Isd) schools—Henderson Middle, William E Wylie Elementary, and Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri—struggle with higher poverty rates (63-71% free/reduced lunch) and lower test scores. Overall, the zip code's average reading proficiency is 41.2% and math proficiency is 28.6%, both well below state averages of 54.8% and 39.8%, respectively.
A key finding is the math paradox at Henderson Middle, where 91.43% of 8th graders taking Algebra I are proficient, yet only 19% are proficient in general 8th-grade math—suggesting advanced math is reserved for a select few. Early grades also show concern, with only 37.29% of 3rd graders at William E Wylie Elementary proficient in reading. For parents, Carlisle School offers the strongest academic outcomes and resources, while the Henderson ISD schools face challenges that may require additional support, especially in early literacy and math.
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