Summary:
The 77951 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Bloomington Elementary, Bloomington High School, and Bloomington J H - all of which are performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. This suggests a systemic challenge in the local Bloomington Independent School District (Isd) that requires further investigation and targeted interventions.
The data reveals consistently low performance across all three schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR/STAAR EOC tests falling well short of state averages. For example, Bloomington Elementary's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 22.73% compared to the state average of 48.85%, and Bloomington High School's Algebra I EOC proficiency was just 14.29% compared to the state average of 44.73%. Similarly, Bloomington High School's 4-year graduation rate of 85.5% is lower than the state average, while Bloomington J H's dropout rate of 0.6% is still higher than desired.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with all three schools having high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.8% at Bloomington High School to 90.57% at Bloomington Elementary. The varying per-student spending levels, from $16,661 at Bloomington High School to $10,484 at Bloomington J H, may indicate an imbalance in resource allocation that could be contributing to the overall low performance. Addressing the systemic challenges and inequities in this community will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving increased resources, targeted interventions, and a deep understanding of the unique needs and barriers faced by students and families in the area.
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