Summary:
The city of Plains, Texas is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Plains Independent School District (Isd). While Plains High School stands out with a high graduation rate and strong performance on U.S. History exams, the district's elementary and middle schools, Plains Elementary and Plains Middle, consistently underperform on state assessments compared to the state average.
Across the district, there is a high percentage of Hispanic students and a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges. While Plains High School has the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio, the other schools in the district have higher ratios and lower spending, which may contribute to their weaker academic outcomes.
The data also reveals inconsistencies in performance within individual schools, with some grade levels significantly outperforming others on state assessments. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the unique needs of students at different grade levels and to ensure more equitable outcomes across the district.
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