Summary:
Kermit Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single high school, Kermit High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's diverse student population is predominantly Hispanic (82.8%), with smaller percentages of White (13.17%), African American (2.15%), and other racial/ethnic groups.
Academically, Kermit High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR EOC (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course) exams, with proficiency rates lower than the state across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate was 30.77%, compared to the state average of 44.73%. However, the school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.3% dropout rate, suggesting effective strategies for student retention and completion.
Despite the academic challenges, Kermit High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 66.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($15,898) and lower student-teacher ratio (13.9) suggest that the Kermit Independent School District is investing resources in the school. This presents an opportunity to leverage these resources to implement targeted interventions and support programs that could help improve the school's academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.
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