Summary:
The Marshall Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district's performance is mixed, with one standout school, Sam Houston Elementary, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others, like Price T Young Elementary, struggle to meet academic standards.
Sam Houston Elementary is the clear high performer in the district, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across reading, math, and science STAAR tests. In contrast, Price T Young Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking among the bottom 4,500 elementary schools in Texas and having 0-star ratings. Proficiency rates at Price T Young are well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in resources and student demographics across the district's elementary schools. The schools with the highest rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Marshall Ech Center, also have the lowest academic performance. This suggests a potential correlation between student poverty and academic achievement, which the district will need to address to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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