Summary:
Brookhollow Elementary is a public elementary school in Lufkin, Texas, serving grades 3-5 with around 250 students. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (44.4%) and Hispanic (30.4%), and over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, Brookhollow's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 2,965 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 4,072 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. Brookhollow's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and special education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of their respective categories statewide.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Brandon Elementary and Coston Elementary, Brookhollow faces unique challenges. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance and more favorable student demographics, suggesting that the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the racial composition of the student body, and the additional resources required to support the student population may all be contributing factors to Brookhollow's lower academic performance.
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