Chireno Independent School District (Isd)

The Chireno Independent School District (Isd) is a small district in Texas that serves students from elementary through high school. The district has two schools: Chireno Elementary and Chireno High School. Both schools have impressive graduation and low dropout rates, but their academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall behind.

Chireno High School stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in English II Reading and U.S. History. In contrast, Chireno Elementary has STAAR reading and math proficiency rates that are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions like 5th and 7th grade reading. The significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school, with the high school spending $15,605 per student compared to $9,597 at the elementary, could be a contributing factor to these performance differences.

The racial demographics of the two schools also vary, with Chireno High School having a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of Hispanic and African American students compared to Chireno Elementary. Additionally, the higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at the elementary school suggests that the district may need to address socioeconomic challenges faced by families in the area, which could impact student learning and achievement.