Summary:
Levelland Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Levelland Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (74.44%) and economically disadvantaged, with 78.94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Levelland Middle's proficiency rates range from 15.91% in 8th grade Math to 37.23% in 7th grade Reading, compared to the state averages of 31.89% to 54.45% in the same subjects and grade levels. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1401 out of 2254 Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1816 out of 2361 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be struggling to effectively educate its predominantly low-income student population and prepare them for academic success.
Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of $10,483, Levelland Middle's academic performance remains below state standards, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of financial resources to support student learning and achievement. The school's challenges, including underperforming academic achievement, declining statewide ranking, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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