Summary:
The Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Richardson Elementary, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population. With 85.88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Richardson Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its economically disadvantaged community.
Academically, Richardson Elementary is underperforming, with STAAR test scores that are consistently below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in reading and math range from 16.44% to 36.9%, which are significantly lower than the state averages of 40.86% to 53.96%. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,247, its academic performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking among Texas elementary schools dropping from 3985 out of 4581 in 2021-2022 to 4298 out of 4647 in 2022-2023.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Richardson Elementary suggests that the school serves a community with significant challenges, which may contribute to its academic struggles. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is within the typical range, the consistently low test scores and declining performance indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and provide a high-quality education to the community.
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