Summary:
The city of Friona, Texas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a predominantly Hispanic student population facing socioeconomic challenges. While the schools in the Friona Independent School District (Isd) generally underperform compared to state averages, there are some bright spots, such as Friona High School and Friona J H (Middle School), that demonstrate higher-than-average performance in certain areas.
The data reveals that the schools in Friona have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.58% at Friona High School to 77.56% at Friona Elementary, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community. This is reflected in the generally lower-than-average STAAR proficiency rates in reading, math, and science across all grade levels and subjects, with the exception of Friona J H (Middle School), which demonstrates higher-than-average reading proficiency.
Despite the overall underperformance, Friona High School stands out with a strong 94.4% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, as well as relatively high STAAR end-of-course exam proficiency rates in several subjects. This suggests that the district may be able to leverage the strengths of individual schools to drive district-wide progress and improve educational outcomes for the students of Friona.
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