Summary:
The Elgin Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates two middle schools, Elgin Middle and Elgin Intermediate, both serving students in grades 5-8. However, the performance of these schools is relatively low compared to state averages, with both ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools according to the SchoolDigger rankings.
Elgin Middle has consistently performed poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Elgin Middle's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 18.69% in math, 23.65% in science, and 13.92% in social studies, compared to state averages of 44.81%, 46.25%, and 29.64%, respectively. Similarly, Elgin Intermediate's 5th and 6th-grade proficiency rates were also significantly lower than the state averages in reading, math, and science.
The Elgin ISD middle schools also face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with both Elgin Middle and Elgin Intermediate having high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 79.5% and 79.04%, respectively. This suggests that the schools serve a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to their academic struggles. Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, their performance has not improved significantly over the past few years, indicating a need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to school improvement.
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