Summary:
The city of Cotulla, Texas is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Ramirez-Burks Elementary, Cotulla High School, and Frank Newman Middle. These schools operate under the Cotulla Independent School District (ISD), which faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Among the standout findings, Cotulla High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.7%. In contrast, Frank Newman Middle School excels in Algebra I proficiency, with 70.51% of students scoring proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the schools in Cotulla ISD generally struggle with academic performance, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science falling well below state averages.
The data also reveals concerning equity issues, with all three schools having extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 82.79% to 89.06%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This likely contributes to the academic struggles observed and highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address these persistent gaps. Overall, the Cotulla school system faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, requiring a concerted effort to improve instructional quality, provide additional support, and work to close equity gaps.
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