Summary:
The city of Ben Wheeler, Texas is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Martins Mill Elementary and Martins Mill High School, both part of the Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd). These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Martins Mill High School standing out for its impressive 97.3% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.4% dropout rate.
Academically, both schools excel, outperforming state averages on several STAAR test subjects, particularly in reading and English. Martins Mill High School's proficiency rates in English I Reading (75%) and English II Reading (70.27%) are significantly higher than the state averages. The high school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, compared to 13.5 at the elementary school, which may contribute to its strong academic results.
While the schools generally perform well, there are some areas for potential improvement. Martins Mill High School underperforms the state average on 8th grade STAAR science and social studies tests, suggesting a need to focus on strengthening instruction in these subjects. Additionally, the difference in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the elementary and high school may play a role in the variations in academic performance across grade levels, and could be an area for the district to examine further.
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