Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 77420 (Boling, TX) are all part of the Boling Independent School District (Isd), a small district ranked in the 48th percentile statewide, and include Newgulf Elementary, Iago J H, and Boling High School.
The standout school is Iago J H, which consistently earns a 3-star rating and boasts an exceptional 94.74% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for 8th graders—far exceeding the state average. In contrast, Newgulf Elementary is struggling, with a sharp decline in its statewide rank to the 43rd percentile and math proficiency rates (36-37%) well below state averages. Boling High School is a consistent performer with a stellar 98.6% graduation rate and a very low 0.3% dropout rate, though it maintains a 2-star rating. A key anomaly is the dramatic drop in Algebra I proficiency from 94.74% at the middle school to just 18.42% at the high school, suggesting a possible curriculum misalignment. Spending per student varies, with the high school spending the most ($11,959) and the elementary the least ($8,913), yet the middle school achieves the best outcomes with mid-range spending ($9,533), indicating that resource allocation and instructional quality matter more than total expenditure.
Overall, the district shows a split trajectory: the middle school is a bright spot with strong advanced math and stability, while the elementary school is on a clear downward trend in math and ranking. The high school excels in graduation rates but struggles with academic proficiency. For parents, Iago J H offers the strongest academic environment, while Newgulf Elementary may require extra support in math. The district’s future success likely hinges on addressing foundational issues at the elementary level and aligning math instruction between the middle and high schools.
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