Paris Independent School District (Isd)

The Paris Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Paris High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 99.0% and a low dropout rate of 0.2%. The school also performs above the district and state averages on several STAAR end-of-course exams. In contrast, Crockett Intermediate and Justiss Elementary have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, and generally perform below the state averages on STAAR reading, math, and science tests.

The Paris ISD schools face significant challenges, including high rates of economic disadvantage, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 69.77% to 89.67%. This suggests that many families in the district are facing financial hardships, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools. However, the district's diversity also presents opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices, as seen in the success of Paris J.H., which achieved a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I STAAR end-of-course exam.