Summary:
Natalia Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Natalia J H, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on STAAR tests compared to state averages, particularly in Mathematics.
Natalia J H serves a predominantly Hispanic (83.46%) and economically disadvantaged (74.62% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) student population. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain a concern. The school's STAAR proficiency rates range from 29.9% to 46.75% in Reading and 14.08% to 18.56% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 52.08% to 54.45% and 31.89% to 40.23%, respectively.
While the school's resource allocation and demographic factors may contribute to the academic challenges, the persistent low performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes at Natalia J H. Further analysis of student growth, teacher quality, and the effectiveness of existing strategies could help the Natalia Independent School District develop a comprehensive plan to support the students and address the academic gaps at the middle school level.
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