Summary:
Wortham Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single middle school, Wortham Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces academic challenges, with consistently below-average STAAR test scores compared to the state, and a persistent low ranking among Texas middle schools. Additionally, Wortham Middle serves a student population with significant socioeconomic disadvantages, with over 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Wortham Middle's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.28% in 6th grade math to 57.89% in 8th grade reading, compared to state averages of 37.1% and 54.09%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom third of Texas middle schools over the past three school years, indicating a need for comprehensive interventions to address its persistent underperformance.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Wortham Middle may contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest potential equity issues. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1 and per-student spending of $8,393, the school's resource allocation may also be an area for further examination to ensure that the needs of its diverse student population are being adequately met.
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