Summary:
The Sheldon Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two middle schools: C E King Middle and Michael R Null Middle. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and face similar challenges, with consistently low rankings and performance on state assessments compared to the Texas average.
The data analysis reveals that neither C E King Middle nor Michael R Null Middle are standout performers. Both schools are ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with C E King Middle ranked 1647 out of 2344 and Michael R Null Middle ranked 1672 out of 2344 for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, both schools are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement. The schools' test scores in reading, math, science, and social studies are significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.82% to 52.97% compared to the state averages of 44.81% to 56.39%.
Further analysis shows that both schools face challenges related to economic disadvantage, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (89.34% at C E King Middle and 87.48% at Michael R Null Middle). The schools also have slightly elevated dropout rates of 1.7%, slightly higher than the state average. While the spending per student varies between the two schools ($11,127 at C E King Middle and $9,896 at Michael R Null Middle), the overall performance and challenges faced by these middle schools in the Sheldon Independent School District (Isd) suggest a need for comprehensive interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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