Summary:
The Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to 9 elementary schools serving grades PK-5. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage. While a few schools, like Grulla Elementary and Ringgold Elementary, are performing relatively well and earning 4-star ratings, many others in the district are struggling, particularly in math and science proficiency.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones. For example, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary and Roque Guerra Junior Elementary had very low proficiency rates across the board. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes district-wide, especially for the economically disadvantaged population that makes up over 94% of the student body at all schools.
Funding disparities may also be a contributing factor, as spending per student varies widely from $10,030 to $15,382 across the district. Additionally, the data highlights the importance of early grade performance, with 3rd and 4th-grade reading and math proficiency being key indicators of a school's overall success. Schools like General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary that excel in these early grades tend to have stronger results across all grade levels.
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