Summary:
The West Oso Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two elementary schools: Kennedy Elementary and West Oso Elementary. Both schools serve students from predominantly Hispanic backgrounds, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area.
Academically, the two elementary schools in the West Oso ISD are underperforming compared to state averages. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at West Oso Elementary was just 32.28%, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The performance gap is even more pronounced in STAAR Mathematics, with West Oso Elementary's 3rd-grade proficiency rate at 20.47% compared to the state average of 40.86%.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools in the West Oso ISD appear to have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Kennedy Elementary at 14.8 and West Oso Elementary at 12.2 in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the spending per student at both schools is relatively low compared to state averages, which may be a contributing factor to the poor academic outcomes. The district should examine the allocation of resources and explore ways to ensure equitable funding and support for these schools to address the underlying issues and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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