Summary:
The Tornillo Independent School District (Isd) in Texas consists of three schools: one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with all three schools having over 98% Hispanic enrollment. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios and above-average per-student spending, they face challenges with declining statewide rankings and underperformance on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science.
Tornillo High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.4% and a low dropout rate of 3.3%. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, and it currently holds a low 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Tornillo J H (Middle School) also has a low dropout rate, but its statewide ranking has been declining, and it holds a 1-star rating. In contrast, Tornillo Intermediate (Elementary School) has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking and has performed relatively well in 3rd-grade reading, with 50% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.85%.
Across the district, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.86% to 95.12%, suggests that the schools serve a predominantly low-income community. This, combined with the district's overall underperformance on standardized tests, indicates that the Tornillo Independent School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.
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