Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

The Joshua Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance, from the consistently high-achieving North Joshua Elementary to the lower-performing Caddo Grove Elementary and H.D. Staples Elementary.

The district's standout schools include North Joshua Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle, which performs well and ranks in the top 25% of Texas middle schools. At the high school level, Joshua High School stands out with a strong 99.1% four-year graduation rate, while New Horizon High School, an alternative high school, maintains a high 98.1% graduation rate despite its low statewide ranking.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, which may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores. The strong performance of the middle schools suggests that the solid foundation laid in the earlier grades contributes to high school success, and the unique role of the alternative high school highlights the district's efforts to provide diverse educational pathways for its students.