Summary:
The city of Combes, Texas is home to a single school, Dishman Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Dishman Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96.56% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR proficiency rates, has been relatively consistent over the past two school years, with some fluctuations but generally staying within a similar range compared to district and state averages.
Dishman Elementary has a high percentage of students (94.69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $10,589, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. While Dishman Elementary's academic performance is not significantly below district or state averages, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in 3rd grade reading and math, as well as 5th grade science proficiency.
Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of Dishman Elementary, highlighting its student demographics, academic performance, financial resources, and other key metrics. This information can be used to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, as well as to understand the school's position within the broader educational landscape of the Combes, Texas region.
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