Summary:
The Cedar Hill Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to three middle schools serving grades 6-8: Bessie Coleman Middle, W.S. Permenter Middle, and Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy. While the schools share a district, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy stands out as the top-performing middle school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 5% of middle schools in Texas. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with over 80% of students proficient or better in reading and over 60% proficient or better in mathematics. In contrast, Bessie Coleman Middle and W.S. Permenter Middle have lower performance metrics, ranking in the bottom 15% of Texas middle schools, with lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that factors beyond funding and staffing, such as the school's educational approach or student population, may be contributing to the significant performance gap between Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and the other two middle schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd). Understanding these factors could inform strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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