Summary:
The Weslaco Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 10 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors, with some standout institutions like Memorial Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages in STAAR reading, math, and science proficiency.
While the majority of students across the Weslaco ISD elementary schools are Hispanic, ranging from 95.81% to 99.45% of the student population, the schools demonstrate varying levels of academic achievement. Memorial Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary stand out with their 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and strong performance on standardized tests, while other schools like Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary, A.N. Rico Elementary, and Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary struggle to meet district and state averages.
The data suggests a potential correlation between the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Memorial Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary, tend to have higher STAAR proficiency rates. This highlights the importance of addressing equity concerns and ensuring all students within the Weslaco ISD have access to high-quality education.
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