Summary:
The Tornillo Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one middle school, Tornillo J H, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low rankings and test scores compared to state and district averages.
Tornillo J H has a highly homogeneous student population, with 99.45% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.46% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%. Additionally, Tornillo J H has a very high percentage of students (93.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have some potential strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, which could provide opportunities for more personalized instruction and targeted interventions. However, the school's persistent underperformance, even with higher-than-average spending per student, raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of available resources to support student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted resource allocation, specialized support for students, and a focus on improving teaching and learning practices.
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