Summary:
The Somerville Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Somerville Intermediate, which serves grades 5-7 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school's performance has declined significantly in recent years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 0-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, ranking 2124 out of 2361 Texas middle schools.
Somerville Intermediate's academic struggles are evident, with its students performing well below the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.05% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's academic challenges, Somerville Intermediate has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 to 1, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention and support. However, the data does not indicate whether this is being effectively utilized to address the learning gaps and improve student outcomes. As the only middle school in the Somerville Independent School District, which is ranked 903 out of 968 districts in Texas, the district faces the urgent need to implement targeted interventions and support to help Somerville Intermediate improve its performance and provide a quality education for its students.
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