Summary:
The city of Kingsville, Texas is home to 10 schools across three different school districts, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals stark differences in school performance, with the Santa Gertrudis School and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School in the Santa Gertrudis Independent School District (ISD) and the Ricardo Elementary and Ricardo Middle in the Ricardo Independent School District (ISD) significantly outperforming the schools in the Kingsville Independent School District (ISD).
The top-performing schools, like the Santa Gertrudis School and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, rank in the top 20% and 15% of Texas schools respectively, with over 50% of students proficient in reading and math. These schools also have impressive graduation rates, with Santa Gertrudis Academy High School boasting a 97.4% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the lower-performing schools, such as Harvey Elementary and Gillett Middle, have proficiency rates below 30% and graduation rates as low as 74.5%.
The data suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as district-level policies and resources, may be contributing to these performance disparities. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students generally performing the poorest. These insights highlight the importance of addressing inequities in education and targeting early intervention and support for students in need to ensure all children in Kingsville have access to a high-quality education.
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