Yoakum Independent School District (Isd)

The Yoakum Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority across the schools.

Yoakum High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, with a high graduation rate of 99% and strong performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district generally struggle with lower test scores compared to state averages, especially in reading and math. The Yoakum J H middle school, however, excels in Algebra I EOC, with 95% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Across the district, a high percentage of students (ranging from 69.92% to 82.52%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. The variation in student-teacher ratios, from 9.6 students per teacher at Yoakum Intermediate to 13.8 students per teacher at Yoakum Annex, could also be an area for the district to investigate further.