Summary:
The 79745 zip code area in Texas is home to three public schools - Kermit Elementary, Kermit J H, and Kermit High School - all of which are part of the Kermit Independent School District (Isd). Unfortunately, the data shows these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and high rates of economically disadvantaged students.
Across all three schools, proficiency rates on STAAR/STAAR Spanish tests are significantly below the state average, ranging from 30-58% compared to 45-69% statewide. The schools are also ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Texas, with Kermit Elementary ranked 3,527 out of 4,675 elementary schools, Kermit J H ranked 1,752 out of 2,361 middle schools, and Kermit High School ranked 1,394 out of 1,987 high schools. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 66-77%, indicating a high-poverty student population.
The consistent underperformance across the Kermit ISD schools suggests the district may be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students. While the data presents an opportunity for the district and community to identify and address the root causes of the low performance, additional context, such as historical trends and ongoing initiatives, would be helpful to fully understand the situation and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and create more equitable educational opportunities for the community.
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