Summary:
The city of Lyford, Texas is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lyford Elementary, Lyford High School, and Lyford Middle. These schools, which are part of the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District, serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 95% of students identifying as Hispanic.
While Lyford High School stands out with an impressive 99.1% four-year graduation rate, the district as a whole is ranked 835 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the academic performance at the elementary and middle school levels is a concern, with Lyford Elementary and Lyford Middle reporting proficiency rates well below 50% in core subjects like reading and math. Additionally, all three Lyford schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.97% to 82.56%, indicating that the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.
Despite the increased spending per student, ranging from $12,276 to $14,243, the Lyford schools have not seen significantly better academic outcomes, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. This suggests that the district may need to explore targeted interventions and strategies to address the performance gaps and better support the unique needs of its student population, which is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged.
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