Bangs Independent School District (Isd)

The Bangs Independent School District (Isd) operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools include J.B. Stephens Elementary, Bangs High School, and Bangs Middle. This analysis highlights the standout performance of J.B. Stephens Elementary, the district's strong graduation and dropout rates at Bangs High School, and opportunities for improvement across the schools.

J.B. Stephens Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently exceeding state and district averages on STAAR tests. The school has been ranked in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools in the past three years and earned a 4-star rating in 2021-2022. However, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 70.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Bangs High School maintains an impressive 96.2% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.7% dropout rate, suggesting effective strategies to keep students engaged and on track to graduation.

While the district's schools demonstrate some areas of strength, there are also opportunities for improvement. The student population across the three schools is predominantly White, with Hispanic students making up the second-largest racial group. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to consider addressing. Additionally, the variation in spending per student across the schools, from $9,536 to $11,043, indicates potential differences in resource allocation that could be examined to ensure equitable distribution of funds and support for all students in the Bangs Independent School District (Isd).