Summary:
The White Settlement Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two middle schools: Brewer Middle and Tannahill Intermediate. While the schools serve similar student populations, the data suggests that both are underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Proficiency rates on the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests at both Brewer Middle and Tannahill Intermediate lag behind the state averages, with particularly low scores in mathematics. For example, Brewer Middle's 8th-grade proficiency rate in STAAR Mathematics was only 15.76% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.23%. Both schools also serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance.
The racial makeup of the schools is similar, with a majority of Hispanic and White students, followed by smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other racial groups. This raises questions about equity and whether the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd) is providing equal educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, the differences in student-teacher ratios and per-student spending between the two schools suggest that the district may need to re-evaluate its staffing and resource allocation to ensure equity across its middle schools.
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