Celeste Independent School District (Isd)

The Celeste Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Celeste High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools and exceeding state averages on STAAR end-of-course exams. The school boasts a 100% 4-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating exceptional academic outcomes. In contrast, Celeste Elementary and Celeste J.H. (middle school) have more mixed performance, with their overall state rankings and test scores tending to be below the state averages.

The district faces some challenges, including a racial imbalance in its student population and high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The per-student spending also varies significantly across the schools, with Celeste High School spending nearly $6,000 more per student than Celeste Elementary. However, the district's smaller class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 8.8 to 13.7, suggest the potential for more individualized attention for students.