Summary:
The Canutillo Independent School District (Isd) is home to two middle schools—Canutillo Middle and Jose J Alderete Middle—both serving grades 6 through 8 in a Texas district ranked in the 59th percentile statewide.
Jose J Alderete Middle stands out as the stronger performer, consistently outpacing Canutillo Middle in academic metrics. Alderete achieved higher proficiency in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math, 6th and 7th grade reading, and 8th grade social studies. Its advanced coursework program is exceptional: in 2024-2025, 100% of Alderete students taking the English I Reading EOC were proficient, and 82.93% were proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding district and state averages. Alderete also maintains a stable 3-star rating and a 58th percentile state rank, while Canutillo Middle has declined from a 3-star (52nd percentile) to a 2-star (30th percentile) over three years. Both schools report zero dropout rates, but Alderete benefits from a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (13.9 vs. 15.8) and higher per-student spending ($12,387 vs. $11,846).
A key takeaway is the divergent paths of these two schools, suggesting different internal strengths. Alderete’s success in advanced coursework is a powerful differentiator, preparing students well for high school. However, both schools share a critical weakness in foundational math: 6th-grade math proficiency was just 11.59% at Canutillo and 4.46% at Alderete in 2024-2025, indicating a district-wide need for improvement in early middle school math instruction. Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (66.49% free/reduced lunch vs. 60.25%), Alderete achieves superior results, highlighting the effectiveness of its programs and staff.
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