Summary:
The Wharton Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two elementary schools, Wharton Elementary and C.G. Sivells Elementary, both of which are struggling to provide quality education to their predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations.
The academic performance of both schools is consistently low, with Wharton Elementary and C.G. Sivells Elementary ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools. Proficiency rates on STAAR tests are well below the state average, indicating a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. Despite the relatively high spending per student and student-teacher ratios, the schools have not been able to translate these resources into academic success.
The socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, with over 80% of students being either African American or Hispanic and a high percentage eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the academic struggles. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that targets both academic and socioeconomic factors to support student success in the Wharton Independent School District (Isd).
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