Summary:
The Florence Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Florence Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school faces challenges, with consistently underperforming academic proficiency rates compared to the state average, particularly in reading, math, and science.
Florence Elementary has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students and a significant rate of economic disadvantage, with 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low ranking and 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest it is struggling to support its students effectively. One area of concern is the extremely low proficiency rates on Spanish language assessments, indicating a need to strengthen the school's bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
Despite spending more per student than the state average, Florence Elementary has not been able to translate that investment into improved academic outcomes. The school's challenges, including its underperformance compared to state standards and the high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning and achievement.
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