Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 76084, all part of the Venus Independent School District (Isd), serve approximately 2,283 students in Venus, Texas, and face significant challenges, with the district ranking in the 12th percentile statewide and a high rate of economic disadvantage across all campuses.
Venus High School stands out as the most stable campus, consistently earning a 2-star rating and boasting a strong 96.2% graduation rate, which is notably high given the district's overall low ranking. In contrast, Venus Elementary is the lowest-performing school, receiving a 0-star rating for three consecutive years and struggling with proficiency in both math and reading. Venus Middle presents a mixed picture: while its general math scores are below state averages, a select group of students taking Algebra I significantly outperformed both district and state averages, with 65.63% proficient in 2024-2025. Venus Pri, serving pre-kindergarten through first grade, has the highest per-student spending and lowest student-teacher ratio among elementary schools, though it has no test scores to compare.
A key takeaway is the "reading wall" at Venus Elementary, where 3rd-grade reading proficiency improved slightly but 4th-grade reading remains stagnant, suggesting a struggle with the transition to more complex texts. Social Studies is a major weakness district-wide, with only 10.58% of 8th graders proficient at Venus Middle compared to the state average of 31.69%. Additionally, there is a spending paradox: Venus Pri receives the highest investment per student, while Venus Elementary, the lowest-performing campus, has the lowest spending and highest student-teacher ratio, raising questions about resource allocation within the district.
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