Summary:
The Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Benito Martinez Elementary, which serves a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population. Despite having relatively higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes compared to state averages, the school has consistently struggled with low academic performance on state assessments.
Benito Martinez Elementary's student population is 97.58% Hispanic, and 92.12% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 5% to 66.67%. Over the past three school years, the school has maintained a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools.
While Benito Martinez Elementary appears to have access to relatively higher levels of resources, with a per-student spending of $12,897 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7, the school's persistent academic challenges suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes. The data indicates that the school's socioeconomic factors likely contribute to its underperformance, and further investigation would be needed to understand the specific challenges the school faces and identify effective strategies to support its students.
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