Summary:
The Newman International Academy of Arlington district operates 6 elementary schools serving students in the area. These schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some consistently outperforming others on state assessments. The data reveals significant disparities in student outcomes, suggesting factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to these differences.
The Newman International Academy of Mansfield stands out as a top performer, ranking 1637 out of 4651 Texas elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on STAAR reading and math assessments, often surpassing district and state averages. In contrast, the Newman International Academy at Fort Worth struggles to meet state benchmarks, with lower student performance across multiple subjects.
The data also reveals significant differences in student demographics and per-student spending across the schools. While higher funding does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, schools with lower percentages of free/reduced lunch students, such as Newman International Academy of Mansfield, tend to perform better. This underscores the impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning and the need for the district to identify and share best practices from its higher-performing schools to support improvement at the lower-performing ones.
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