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La Pryor Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of La Pryor, Texas, with 266 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic. However, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Texas elementary schools in recent years with a 1-2 star rating out of 5.
One of the key factors contributing to La Pryor Elementary's struggles is the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 93.42% to 95.86% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby Uvalde Elementary, Dalton Elementary, and Uvalde Dual Language Academy. This economic disadvantage is reflected in the school's consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests well below the state and nearby district averages in reading, math, and science.
Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $10,926 to $12,015 in recent years, La Pryor Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1,843 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 3,353 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the unique challenges it faces, particularly in supporting its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population. The lack of racial diversity may also be a factor limiting the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
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