Middle Schools in Elgin Independent School District (Isd)

The Elgin Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two middle schools, Elgin Middle and Elgin Intermediate, both serving students in grades 5-8. However, these schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state average across multiple subject areas.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at both Elgin Middle and Elgin Intermediate, the schools struggle to achieve academic success. Proficiency rates on STAAR tests are consistently low, often below 25% in subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies. This performance gap has widened in recent years, with the Elgin ISD middle schools falling further behind the state average. The schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to their academic struggles.

While the Elgin ISD middle schools are allocating additional resources, the impact of this funding does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The high student-teacher ratios suggest that the extra funding is not necessarily being used to provide more personalized attention and support for students. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic and instructional factors may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in the academic performance of the Elgin ISD middle schools.