Summary:
Zip code 76475 is served by a single school, Strawn School, which is part of the Strawn Independent School District (Isd) and serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in a small, rural community.
As the only school in the area, Strawn School is a unique institution classified as an Alternative school but offering a comprehensive PK-12 education with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, allowing for significant individualized attention. A standout achievement is its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is particularly impressive given that 68.02% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school also spends $15,103 per student, which is above the national average and typical for small, rural districts.
However, academic performance is mixed. The school excels in early grades, with 3rd graders outperforming the state average in both reading (63.64% vs. 51.08%) and math (63.64% vs. 44.33%), and 6th graders also show strong results. Yet, there are significant weaknesses in upper-level subjects, with 8th grade math (15.38% vs. 47.24%) and social studies (9.09% vs. 31.69%) far below state averages, and End of Course exams in Algebra I, English I & II, Biology, and U.S. History all falling short. Critical red flags include 0% proficiency in 7th grade math and other subjects in recent years, indicating areas needing immediate intervention. While the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate, the test scores suggest many may not be fully prepared for college-level work, creating a notable gap between graduation success and academic proficiency.
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