Summary:
The Vernon Independent School District (Isd) in Texas has only one middle school, Vernon Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lower-performing schools in the state.
Vernon Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the STAAR exams that are substantially below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 29.63% (6th grade) to 39.66% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 54.21% (6th grade) and 56.39% (8th grade). The school's mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 2.11% (7th grade) to 42.15% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 31.12% (7th grade) and 44.81% (8th grade).
Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 77.28% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $11,307, which raises questions about the adequacy of funding and resource allocation within the Vernon Independent School District. Addressing the significant achievement gaps and ensuring equitable access to resources will be crucial for the school and the district to better serve the needs of their students.
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