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Alba-Golden Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Mineola Independent School District (ISD) in Alba, Texas, with a student population of 404 as of the 2022-2023 school year.
While Alba-Golden Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,651 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 1,791 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 (rated 3 out of 5 stars) and 3,335 out of 4,479 in 2018-2019 (rated 1 out of 5 stars). The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 2,662 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5. Compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Quitman Elementary (ranked 2,107, 3-star rating) and Mineola Elementary (ranked 2,337, 3-star rating), Alba-Golden Elementary's academic performance is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas, particularly in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science.
One key factor contributing to Alba-Golden Elementary's challenges is the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, with a much smaller percentage of Hispanic and other minority students compared to some of the nearby schools. Addressing these demographic and socioeconomic disparities, as well as the subgroup performance gaps, could be crucial for the school to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for all its students.
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