Summary:
The Itasca Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one elementary school, Itasca Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 295 students. Despite spending more per student than the state average, Itasca Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Itasca Elementary's student population is predominantly Hispanic (55.93%) and economically disadvantaged, with 73.9% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's STAAR test scores have been consistently below the state averages in all subjects and grade levels reported, with the largest gaps in 4th grade reading and math. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1.
While the school's low student-teacher ratio could be a strength, the data indicates that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student outcomes. The district and school leaders may need to explore evidence-based strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students, such as targeted interventions, family engagement programs, and professional development for teachers, in order to address the school's persistent academic struggles.
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