Summary
Hart Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 335 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Hart Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at a 1-star rating.
Academically, Hart Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in science, where only 12% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 25.57% for the district and 29.57% for the state. The school also struggles with its English Language Learner and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Despite spending more per student ($13,520 in 2020-2021) than the district and state averages, the school has not been able to effectively address the needs of its student population, which is over 96% from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Interestingly, nearby Mesita Elementary, Lamar Elementary, and Douglass Elementary generally outperform Hart Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in reading, math, and science. These schools also have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student outcomes. Overall, Hart Elementary's persistent underperformance and lack of consistent improvement indicate the need for a comprehensive review of the school's resources, strategies, and support systems to better address the unique needs of its students.
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