Summary:
Sinton Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single middle school, E Merle Smith Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students, as well as its mixed academic performance compared to state averages.
E Merle Smith Middle has an enrollment of 428 students, with a racial makeup of 15.42% White, 2.1% African American, 81.54% Hispanic, 0.23% Asian, and 0.7% two or more races. The school has a high percentage of students (71.96%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with reading proficiency above the state average in 6th and 7th grades but below in 8th grade, and mathematics proficiency below the state average in all grades. However, the school's Algebra I end-of-course (EOC) proficiency is 100%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's challenges, the Sinton ISD is investing resources in E Merle Smith Middle, with a per-student spending of $10,902, which is above the state average, and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5. While the school's statewide ranking has improved slightly over the past three years, it is still rated only 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that there is room for significant improvement to reach higher levels of academic achievement.
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