Summary:
The Ferris Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to three elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary, Lee Longino Elementary, and Hazel Ingram Elementary, serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with economic disadvantage being a significant challenge across the district.
Among the three schools, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with the largest student enrollment and the highest proficiency rates on STAAR/Reading and STAAR/Mathematics tests across grades 3-5. In contrast, Lee Longino Elementary has the highest percentage of White students and the best performance on STAAR/Mathematics for 5th grade. However, the overall academic performance of the schools in the Ferris ISD is generally below the state averages, indicating significant room for improvement.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82% to 88%, suggests that the schools are serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the challenges the schools face in improving academic performance. Additionally, the varying racial compositions of the schools raise questions about potential equity issues within the district, which may require further investigation to ensure that all students have access to quality educational opportunities.
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