Summary
Faulk Middle is a public middle school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 882 students. It is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 371 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Faulk Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the Brownsville ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Faulk Middle's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state in reading (34.38% vs 50.43% and 54.21%), math (5.85% vs 12.83% and 31.12%), and science (29.34% vs 33.89% and 46.25%). Additionally, Faulk Middle's student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, have also struggled academically compared to their peers across the state. The school has also had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.4% to 1.9%, which are higher than the state average.
When comparing Faulk Middle to other middle schools in the Brownsville ISD, such as Manzano Middle and Stillman Middle, it consistently underperforms academically. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the relatively high per-student spending at Faulk Middle suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as student and family support services, teacher quality, and school climate, may be contributing to the school's academic struggles. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.
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