Summary:
The Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) in Longview, Texas, operates two middle schools serving grades 5 through 8, with a student population that faces significant economic challenges, as reflected in high free/reduced lunch rates.
Pine Tree J H (grades 7-8) stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 96.7% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding both district and state averages. This school also shows a consistent upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years and maintains a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Pine Tree Middle (grades 5-6) struggles in math, with 5th and 6th graders scoring below state averages. However, both schools share a clear strength in reading, outperforming the state across all grade levels. A notable weakness for Pine Tree J H is 8th-grade social studies, where only 24.44% of students are proficient, well below the state average.
Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts. Pine Tree J H has a slightly lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.94%) compared to Pine Tree Middle (74.52%), yet it receives more funding per student ($10,518 vs. $9,898) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.3:1 vs. 15.3:1). This inverse relationship between need and resources is a point for district consideration. Overall, while Pine Tree J H excels in advanced math and shows steady improvement, Pine Tree Middle faces challenges in foundational math that may require targeted support. The district's consistent reading performance is a strong foundation, but social studies remains an area for curriculum development across the board.
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