Summary:
The Tuloso-Midway Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Tuloso-Midway Intermediate serves grades 3-5, while Tuloso-Midway Pri serves grades PK-2. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with Tuloso-Midway Intermediate having an even higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.7%) compared to the district and state averages.
While both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Tuloso-Midway Pri has a higher rate (73.93%) compared to Tuloso-Midway Intermediate (65.73%), indicating that the younger students in the district come from more economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Academically, Tuloso-Midway Intermediate has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, and its proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are generally lower than the state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th grade science and 4th grade math.
Despite the differences in student demographics and academic performance, the spending per student at the two schools is relatively similar, with Tuloso-Midway Intermediate spending $8,768 per student and Tuloso-Midway Pri spending $8,460 per student. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, or instructional practices, may be contributing to the observed performance gaps between the two schools. As the Tuloso-Midway ISD continues to support its elementary students, further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure all students in the district have access to a high-quality education.
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