Summary:
The Pettus Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Pettus Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school allocates resources efficiently, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, its academic performance is generally below the state average, particularly in core subjects like reading and mathematics.
Pettus Elementary has a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (56.67%) and White (42.78%), with a high percentage (72.22%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's STAAR test scores in reading and mathematics for grades 3-5 are consistently below the state average, and its statewide ranking has been declining, from 3047 out of 4581 schools in 2021-2022 to 2222 out of 4675 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and the effectiveness of instructional practices and targeted interventions.
Despite the school's academic challenges, its per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average. This suggests that the issue may not be solely related to resource availability but rather the effectiveness of the school's instructional strategies and targeted interventions. To address these concerns, the Pettus Independent School District (Isd) may need to implement more targeted support and interventions to improve student performance in core academic areas.
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