Summary:
Hale Center Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Carr Middle, which serves students in grades 5-8. With a student population of 178, Carr Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on the STAAR tests consistently falling below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Carr Middle's student body is predominantly Hispanic (73.03%), and a majority (60.11%) of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Additionally, the Hale Center ISD as a whole is ranked 763 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the district is underperforming compared to other districts in the state.
Despite the academic challenges, Carr Middle has a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention to students. However, the school's STAAR proficiency rates, particularly in science and social studies, are significantly lower than the state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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