Summary:
The city of Baytown, Texas is home to 5 middle schools that are part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face a range of challenges, including below-average test scores and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in Baytown is E.F. Green Junior School, which has the highest overall test scores in the district, particularly in 8th grade math and Algebra I. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 0.1%. Another strong performer is Gentry J.H., which boasts the highest Algebra I proficiency rate in the district at 96.25% and solid 6th grade reading scores.
However, the data also reveals significant performance disparities between the schools, with some, like Cedar Bayou J.H. and Horace Mann J.H., now rated as 1-star schools by SchoolDigger. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.57% to 87.42%, suggest that the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance. Targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors contributing to these disparities could be beneficial for improving outcomes across the district.
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