Summary:
The Sweetwater Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to three elementary schools: Sweetwater Intermediate, Southeast Elementary, and East Ridge Elementary. While the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, the academic performance of these schools appears to be below the state average, with Sweetwater Intermediate's test scores significantly lagging behind.
The data reveals that Sweetwater Intermediate, the largest elementary school in the district, has STAAR test score proficiency rates that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the 3rd grade reading proficiency rate at Sweetwater Intermediate was just 22.81% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The other two elementary schools, Southeast Elementary and East Ridge Elementary, do not have complete test score data available, making it difficult to compare their performance to the district and state.
Despite the academic challenges faced by these schools, the district's spending per student is relatively consistent across the three campuses, ranging from $12,171 at East Ridge Elementary to $12,403 at Southeast Elementary. This suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation strategies to better support the schools with the greatest needs. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.06% at Sweetwater Intermediate to 86.79% at Southeast Elementary, indicate that the Sweetwater ISD serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the district.
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