Summary:
The six public schools in zip code 79007, all part of the Borger Independent School District (Isd), serve 2,325 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Borger, Texas, a community where nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Borger High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, boasting a 97.3% graduation rate and outperforming state averages in Biology and English End-of-Course (EOC) exams. However, it struggles significantly with Algebra I, where only 13.41% of students are proficient, compared to 77.46% proficiency for 8th graders taking the same test at Borger Middle. This "Algebra I cliff" suggests the middle school's advanced track is highly selective, while the high school serves a broader, less prepared group. Borger Middle also excels in English I EOCs, with a 96.97% proficiency rate, but its overall state rank is declining. In contrast, Crockett Elementary shows a positive ranking trend, improving from the 17th to the 25th percentile. Borger Intermediate has the lowest spending per student ($7,856), while Borger Middle spends the most ($11,711), yet higher spending does not correlate with better outcomes here.
A key blind spot is the lack of test data for the two youngest schools: Gateway Elementary (grades 1-2) and Paul Belton Elementary (Pre-K-K), making it impossible to assess foundational learning. Overall, the district shows inconsistent performance—strong in high school English and science, but weak in math and social studies—suggesting subject-specific strengths that parents should investigate when choosing a school for their child.
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