Summary:
The Brownsville Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 10 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with student populations ranging from 571 to 1,095. The district as a whole is ranked 439 out of 968 school districts in Texas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Stillman Middle emerges as the top performer, ranking 618 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school excels in reading proficiency, with students scoring well above the district and state averages, and also demonstrates strong performance in Algebra I and Biology end-of-course exams. Manzano Middle and Vela Middle also stand out, with high proficiency in reading and other subject areas.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the middle schools within the Brownsville ISD. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic proficiency, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Additionally, the data shows that higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by lower-performing schools in the district.
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