Summary:
Overton Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one high school, Overton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (73.54%) of White students and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. Despite facing academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates are significantly below the state average, Overton High School has an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 0.4%.
Overton High School spends $14,693 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4, suggesting a relatively high level of resources dedicated to instruction. However, the school's performance on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics, is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 5% to 30% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 40.23%. In contrast, the school's performance is relatively stronger in English I and English II reading, with proficiency rates of 70.37% and 60.42%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 53.77% and 59.82%.
Overall, Overton Independent School District (ISD) has one high school that faces academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, but also has areas of strength, such as its high graduation rate and low dropout rate. The school's resource allocation, with higher per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, suggests that there may be opportunities to further support student learning and improve outcomes.
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