Lake Worth Independent School District

This strategic plan aims to empower all learners through meaningful connections to discover their future and prepare for success. It envisions the organization as an innovative district of choice, fostering personalized learning and leadership development. Key values guiding this plan include building positive relationships, creating a connected community, cultivating a culture of service and support, promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, student-centered learning, and data-driven decision-making.

The meeting involved several key actions following a closed session. The Board approved professional new hires as presented by the Superintendent. Discussions included the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The Board approved the proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar. A resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning daily prayer time was considered and ultimately not approved. The Board also approved the application for the TEA Low Attendance Waiver and a resolution concerning employee wage payments during a school closure on January 26-28, 2026. Consent items approved included financial statements, budget amendments, and specific purchase orders exceeding $25,000, such as tuition for McMurry University and contracting an Occupational Therapist via Spotter Staffing, in addition to an MOU with Tarleton State University.

This document is the 2025 Federal Report Card for Effie Morris Early Learning Academy. It details the state's accountability system, including indicators for academic achievement, English language proficiency, and graduation rates, along with methodologies for school differentiation and support. The report presents long-term goals and interim progress for various student subgroups in academic performance, English language proficiency, and graduation rates for the period of 2022-23 through 2037-38. It also provides comprehensive data on student achievement, civil rights metrics, teacher quality, and per-pupil expenditures.

This document is the 2025 Federal Report Card for Lake Worth ISD, detailing the district's accountability system and comprehensive long-term strategic goals. The strategic framework includes State and District ESSA Goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner language proficiency, and federal graduation rates. The report outlines the methodology for differentiating schools based on academic indicators, graduation rates, and student success, along with criteria for identifying underperforming schools. Supporting information covers teacher quality, per-pupil expenditures, chronic absenteeism, and postsecondary enrollment. The plan establishes interim goals from 2022-23 through 2036-37 and long-term goals for 2037-38, aiming to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes and meet federal educational standards.

This Course Selection Guide provides comprehensive information for middle and high school students and their parents within the Lake Worth Independent School District, covering course selection, graduation requirements, and academic planning. It outlines the Foundation High School Program, Distinguished Level of Achievement, and various endorsements including STEM, Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Services, and Multidisciplinary Studies. The guide also details advanced academic opportunities such as Honors, Advanced Placement, OnRamps, and Dual Credit courses, alongside specialized programs in Gifted and Talented, Special Education, ESOL, and numerous Career and Technical Education pathways. Its purpose is to assist students in making informed choices to meet graduation criteria and prepare for future academic and career endeavors.