Summary:
Marshall Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Marshall J H, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking and performance ratings over the past few years, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating on SchoolDigger.
Marshall J H's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school struggles particularly in Reading and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 39.26% to 45.14% in Reading and 26.19% to 38.83% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 51.69% to 56.39% and 31.12% to 44.81%, respectively. However, the school stands out with exceptional performance on the STAAR EOC Algebra I exam, with 95.38% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (30.4%) and state (47.01%) averages.
The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 72.51% of its population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's overall academic challenges and should be considered when developing targeted support and intervention strategies. Despite these challenges, the school's exceptional performance in Algebra I suggests that there may be opportunities to leverage successful practices in other subject areas to improve the overall academic outcomes for students at Marshall J H and across the Marshall Independent School District (ISD).
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