Summary:
Zip code 76837 is served by a single school, Eden Consolidated Independent School District, a small, rural alternative school within the Eden Consolidated Independent School District that serves grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 219 students.
This school presents a unique profile with notable strengths and challenges. Its high school program stands out, with End-of-Course exams in English II Reading (72.73% proficient), Biology (72.73%), and U.S. History (72.73%) all exceeding state averages. The school also achieves a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate and a 95% graduation rate, which is exceptional for an alternative school setting. However, elementary and middle school math scores are a significant concern, with only 17.65% of 3rd graders and 16.67% of 6th graders meeting proficiency standards in 2025-2026, well below state averages. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and per-student spending of $13,842, both above state averages, suggesting strong resource investment.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's effectiveness in keeping students on track to graduate, despite serving a high-poverty population (62.56% economically disadvantaged). The dramatic year-over-year swings in test scores—such as 8th grade reading jumping from 36.84% to 71.43%—are typical for a very small school where individual student performance heavily influences percentages. This creates a "tale of two schools" dynamic: the high school performs competitively with the state, while elementary and middle grades, particularly in math, require significant improvement. The school's resources appear to support strong high school outcomes and student retention, but have not yet translated to foundational math success in earlier grades.
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