Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 76693, serving the rural community of Wortham, Texas, are all part of the Wortham Independent School District (Isd), which enrolls about 535 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The district itself ranks in the 28th percentile statewide, but performance varies significantly between campuses, with over 56% of students across all schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Wortham High School is the standout school in the area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 47th percentile—far above the district average. It boasts a strong 92.7% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and competitive scores in English II Reading (71.43% proficient) and Biology (64.1% proficient). In contrast, Wortham Middle is the weakest campus, ranking in the 20th percentile with a steep decline in math proficiency—only 14.29% of 6th graders and 17.14% of 7th graders are proficient, compared to state averages of 38.57% and 29.41%. Wortham Elementary falls in the middle, with 5th-grade math at 38.24% proficiency, but the transition to middle school reveals a severe "slump" in academic performance.
A key takeaway is the stark funding disparity: the high school spends $13,358 per student, while the elementary and middle schools receive only $7,789 and $8,393, respectively. This higher investment may explain the high school's relative success, though it still struggles with Algebra I (only 21.05% proficient vs. 54.03% statewide). The district's overall 1-star rating is heavily dragged down by the middle and elementary schools, suggesting that replicating the high school's model—including smaller class sizes (9.6:1 ratio) and targeted spending—could improve outcomes for younger students.
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