Summary:
The Kress Independent School District (Isd) serves the rural community of zip code 79052 with two schools: Kress Elementary (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Kress High School (7th through 12th grade), totaling 262 students.
This district presents a clear contrast between its two schools. Kress High School is the standout, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. It excels in subjects like U.S. History (84% proficient vs. 70% state) and Biology, and benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1. In contrast, Kress Elementary struggles, consistently scoring below state averages, especially in Mathematics where 4th-grade proficiency was just 27% (vs. 49% state). A key factor is the spending disparity: the high school spends $14,146 per student, 57% more than the elementary school's $9,014, which likely contributes to smaller classes and better outcomes at the secondary level.
Despite over half of students being economically disadvantaged, Kress High School achieves strong results, making it a bright spot in the district. However, Mathematics remains a district-wide weakness, with the high school's Algebra I proficiency (45%) also trailing the state average (54%). This suggests a systemic issue starting in elementary grades. Overall, families should note the high school's strong performance and personalized environment, while the elementary school shows clear areas needing improvement, particularly in math instruction and resource allocation.
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