Summary:
The Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one middle school, Rio Hondo Middle, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population with a high level of economic disadvantage. The school has consistently underperformed on state assessments compared to the Texas average, with proficiency rates well below the state levels across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Middle, the school's academic struggles have persisted over the years, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (91.39%) suggests that the school's student population faces significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its academic underperformance.
The analysis of the data for Rio Hondo Middle raises questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve student outcomes. While the district appears to be investing resources in the school, the persistent underperformance suggests that alternative strategies or interventions may be necessary to support the academic success of the students at Rio Hondo Middle.
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