Summary:
The El Paso Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 9 middle schools serving students in grades 6-8. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population and vary significantly in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
The standout school in the district is Hornedo Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 300 middle schools in Texas and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, schools like Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle, Magoffin Middle, and Guillen Middle struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant variation in student demographics and socioeconomic status within the El Paso ISD. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential relationship between socioeconomic factors and educational outcomes. Addressing these equity gaps and learning from the practices of the district's top-performing schools could be an important focus for the El Paso ISD to improve educational opportunities for all students.
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