Summary:
The Anna Independent School District (Isd) is home to two middle schools—Slayter Creek Middle and Clemons Creek Middle—both serving grades 6 through 8 with similar enrollments of 682 and 614 students, respectively. The district overall ranks in the 19th percentile statewide, indicating significant room for improvement, but the two schools show distinct differences in performance and resources.
Clemons Creek Middle stands out as the stronger school, ranking in the 37th percentile statewide compared to Slayter Creek Middle’s 27th percentile. Clemons Creek outperforms Slayter Creek in most core subjects, including a standout 84.62% proficiency in Algebra I versus Slayter Creek’s 67.27%, both well above the state average of 54.03%. Clemons Creek also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (45.44% vs. 55.13%), which often correlates with fewer external barriers to learning. However, Slayter Creek Middle excels in 6th Grade Reading (51.58% vs. 39.71%) and 6th Grade Math (23.53% vs. 14.76%), showing strength in early middle school instruction. Both schools report a 0.0% dropout rate, well below the district average of 1.3%, and have similar student-teacher ratios (15.9:1 at Slayter Creek, 16.7:1 at Clemons Creek).
A key takeaway is the stark contrast in math performance: both schools struggle with standard 8th Grade Math (9.3% at Slayter Creek, 19.67% at Clemons Creek, far below the state average of 47.24%), yet excel in advanced Algebra I. This suggests strong advanced math programs but a potential gap in general math instruction for most students. Additionally, performance varies by grade level—Slayter Creek is strongest in 6th grade, while Clemons Creek peaks in 8th grade—pointing to possible differences in teacher effectiveness or curriculum alignment. For parents, Clemons Creek Middle offers a more consistent, higher-performing environment, while Slayter Creek Middle may be a better fit for students entering 6th grade, particularly in reading and math.
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