Summary:
Zip code 76945, serving the Robert Lee area, is home to a single school, Robert Lee School, an alternative campus within the Robert Lee Independent School District (Isd) that serves all grades from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 262 students.
Robert Lee School stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 95.0% and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, paired with a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 that allows for personalized attention. The school also invests significantly in its students, spending $14,339 per pupil. However, academic performance on state STAAR tests is highly variable. The school excels in early elementary grades, with 3rd grade reading (71.43% proficient) and math (64.29%) far exceeding state averages, and also performs well on high school Biology and English I End-of-Course exams. In contrast, it struggles significantly in middle school, with 6th grade reading (15.38% proficient) and 8th grade math (15.79%) falling well below state benchmarks.
A key takeaway is the dramatic year-over-year volatility in test scores, likely due to the small student population where a few students can cause large swings. For example, 3rd grade reading proficiency jumped from 31.58% to 71.43% between school years, while 8th grade reading dropped from 69.57% to 42.11%. This creates a paradox: the school is highly effective at keeping students engaged and graduating, yet many middle school students struggle to reach state proficiency levels in core subjects. The data suggests that while resources are strong, targeted interventions may be needed to address the "middle school slump" and ensure consistent academic growth across all grade levels.
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