Middle Schools in Corsicana Independent School District (Isd)

The Corsicana Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two middle schools, Corsicana Middle and Collins Intermediate, both of which serve students in grades 5-8. While the schools have diverse student populations, with significant Hispanic and African American enrollment, they are struggling to meet academic standards, with consistently low test scores compared to state averages.

Both Corsicana Middle and Collins Intermediate have proficiency rates in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests that fall well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, Corsicana Middle's 7th-grade reading proficiency rate was 31.63%, compared to the state average of 52.08%, while Collins Intermediate's 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was 39.45%, compared to the state average of 53.96%. This suggests that the schools are facing significant challenges in providing quality education to their students.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, over 75% at Corsicana Middle and over 83% at Collins Intermediate, indicate that the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the schools' academic struggles and could require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students. Despite the high poverty levels, the spending per student at both schools is relatively high compared to the state average, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the potential need for more targeted funding to address the specific needs of these schools and their student populations.