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A recent study ranks Texas as one of the top states for education.
The study, conducted by the personal finance website WalletHub, compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 23 key metrics. The metrics were weighted based on three dimensions: Pre-K and kindergarten, K-12 and higher education.
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Introduction
In recent years, the state of Texas has made great strides in improving its public education system. Today, the Lone Star State ranks near the top of several national metrics measuring education performance.
On the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Texas fourth- and eighth-graders ranked 5th and 3rd in the nation, respectively, in reading scores. In math, Texas fourth-graders ranked 4th and eighth-graders ranked 2nd.
Texas is also one of just a handful of states to earn an “A” rating from Education Week’s annual Quality Counts report. This distinction is based on a broad range of indicators measuring school finance, K-12 achievement, standards and assessments, teacher quality, and school climate and safety.
Given these strong results, it’s no surprise that more students than ever are choosing to stay in Texas for college. In fact, nearly 60 percent of high school graduates enrolled in a Texas college or university in 2017 – an all-time high. And they’re not just attending our state’s flagship institutions; enrollment at community colleges and smaller schools is also on the rise.
There’s still more work to be done to ensure all Texas students have access to a high-quality education; but thanks to the hard work of educators, administrators, parents, and policymakers, our state is moving in the right direction.
The Rankings
According to a recent study, Texas ranks near the top for education. The study, which was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, looked at a variety of factors to determine the rankings. These factors included test scores, graduation rates, and the percent of people with a college degree.
Texas Ranks 4th in the Nation for Education
A new study has ranked Texas as the fourth best state in the nation for education. The study, conducted by WalletHub, looked at a variety of factors to determine the rankings.
Some of the factors considered included class size, test scores, and high school graduation rates. Texas scored particularly well in the category of “quality of schools,” which looked at factors such as teacher salaries and student-teacher ratios.
The top five states in the study were Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, and Virginia. The states at the bottom of the list were Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Alaska, and Arizona.
Texas Ranks 2nd in the Nation for Higher Education
Texas is one of the top states in the nation for higher education, according to a new study.
The state ranks second in the nation for the number of students enrolled in two- and four-year colleges and universities, according to the report from WalletHub. Texas also ranks fifth in the nation for the number of associate’s degrees awarded and sixth for bachelor’s degrees.
The state’s higher education system also ranks highly for affordability, ranking ninth in the nation for average student debt and 10th for the percentage of residents with a college degree.
Texas’ higher education system has long been a point of pride for state residents, and the new study shows that the state’s investment in education is paying off. With more residents enrolling in college and graduating with degrees, Texas is positioning itself as a leader in the 21st century economy.
The Details
Texas has long been a leader in education, and recent rankings show the state is continuing to excel. In a study of states’ preschool access, Texas ranked second. The state also tied for ninth in a ranking of the best states for K-12 education.
Texas spends more per student than most states
The Lone Star State once again ranks high in education spending, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In 2017, Texas spent an average of $12,456 per student on elementary and secondary education, ranking sixth among the states. Only New York, Alaska, Vermont, Wyoming and Massachusetts spent more per pupil.
The national average was $11,762 per student in 2017.
Texas’ high ranking is due in part to its large population and its commitment to public education. The state has more than 5 million students enrolled in public schools, more than any other state except California.
Texas also has a long history of investing in education. In 1854, the state established a permanent school fund to support public schools. The fund now has a balance of more than $41 billion.
Texas has more high-performing schools than most states
Based on a new study, Texas ranks near the top for the number of high-performing schools in the nation. The study, conducted by Education Next, looked at results from the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “the Nation’s Report Card.”
According to the study, Texas is tied for 4th place with Massachusetts for the highest percentage of schools that scored at or above the 90th percentile. In other words, Texas has more high-performing schools than most states.
The study also found that Texas ranks 5th for the number of schools that scored at or above the 75th percentile. This means that Texas has a higher than average number of schools that are doing well, but not quite as well as the top performers.
Overall, these results show that Texas is one of the leaders in education in the United States.
Texas students outperform students in most states
A new report ranks Texas students near the top compared to students in other states.
The National Center for Education Statistics released the report this week. It shows fourth and eighth grade students in Texas outperformed students in most states on tests given last year.
Officials say the results show Texas is moving in the right direction, but there’s still room for improvement.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Texas ranks near the top for education. The state has a variety of top-ranked schools, both public and private, and consistently produces high-achieving students. While there is always room for improvement, Texas is doing a great job of preparing its students for success in the future.
