Summary:
Zip code 79504, serving the Baird, Texas area, is home to two public schools within the Baird Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 348 students. The district is ranked 591 out of 951 in Texas, placing it in the 38th percentile with a 2-star rating, indicating overall performance below the state average.
Baird High School stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, alongside an exceptional student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1 that fosters personalized learning. The high school excels in science, with 72.22% of students proficient in Biology, exceeding the state average. In contrast, Baird Elementary shows dramatic academic improvement, particularly in 5th-grade science where 58.33% of students were proficient—nearly double the state average. However, both schools face challenges: the elementary school has 72.6% of students on free/reduced lunch, and the high school has 55%, reflecting high economic disadvantage.
Key metrics reveal a paradox of high spending with mixed results. The district spends $17,112 per student at the high school and $12,975 at the elementary school, well above state averages, yet reading and math scores generally lag behind. A critical weakness is social studies, with 0% of 8th graders proficient in the most recent data. The small student populations (208 at elementary, 140 at high school) make year-over-year comparisons volatile, but the consistent strength in science and the high school's perfect graduation rates are notable positives for parents considering this rural district.
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