Summary:
Thorndale Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has a single middle school, Thorndale Middle, serving grades 6-8. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a low dropout rate and strong performance in Algebra I, it faces challenges in providing consistent academic achievement across all subject areas and grade levels.
Thorndale Middle has a relatively small student population of 163, with a predominantly White (66.26%) and Hispanic (31.9%) demographic. The school's STAAR test scores are mixed, with some areas of strength, like 6th and 8th grade reading and 8th grade science, but also underperformance in 7th grade reading, 6th-8th grade math, and 8th grade social studies. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (44.17%), which may contribute to equity concerns and the need for targeted support.
Compared to other middle schools in Texas, Thorndale ISD's lone middle school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 946 out of 2,330 in 2022-2023 to 938 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school may be losing ground relative to its peers, and there are opportunities for improvement in areas such as reading, math, and social studies instruction to better support all students and enhance their educational experiences.
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