Summary:
The Killeen Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 12 middle schools serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics, providing parents with a range of educational options for their children.
Two standout schools in the district are Nolan Middle and Union Grove Middle, which rank the highest with 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and have the best reading and math proficiency rates in the district. In contrast, Palo Alto Middle and Rancier Middle rank the lowest, with 0 out of 5 stars, and struggle to meet state and district standards in core academic subjects.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the middle schools in the Killeen ISD, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to support economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the outlier Gateway Middle, with its small student population and high per-student spending, may warrant further investigation to understand its unique circumstances and potential best practices.
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