Summary:
The Houston Public School District has only one middle school in the data set, Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle. This virtual school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.
While the school's reading proficiency rates are mixed, with 6th grade performing better than the district and state averages, the math and science proficiency rates are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 16.67%, compared to 29.05% for the district and 45.47% for the state. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students, particularly in the areas of math and science.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, combined with the lower test scores, may indicate the presence of equity gaps in educational outcomes. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes and develop targeted interventions to address these disparities. Overall, the performance of Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle suggests that the Houston Public School District may need to focus on improving the quality of education for its middle school students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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