Summary:
The Tornillo Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one elementary school, Tornillo Intermediate, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 376 students. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it generally performs above the state average in 3rd-grade reading but below the state average in other grade levels and subject areas.
Tornillo Intermediate has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 94.15% in 2023-2024, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. Despite this, the school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $12,982, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 13.1 to 1, which is lower than the state average, suggesting the district is investing in the school's resources.
The analysis of the Tornillo Intermediate Elementary School data reveals a complex picture. While the school has access to significant resources, it struggles to consistently perform at or above the state average, particularly in subject areas beyond 3rd-grade reading. The high poverty concentration among the student population may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes.
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