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Tornillo J H is a middle school located in Tornillo, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 182 students. The school is part of the Tornillo Independent School District, which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tornillo J H consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 18% to 38%, compared to the state average of 50% to 56%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Tornillo J H were even lower, ranging from 4% to 7%, compared to the state average of 35% to 45%. The school's performance on STAAR Science and Social Studies tests also lags behind the state and district averages. Tornillo J H's student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, Low Socio-Economic Status, Migrant, Gifted and Talented, and At-Risk students, all perform significantly below their peers across the state.
The nearby schools, such as Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory, Salvador Sanchez Middle, and Col John O Ensor Middle, generally outperform Tornillo J H on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests and better statewide rankings. These schools serve student populations with similar demographic characteristics, suggesting that the academic challenges at Tornillo J H are not solely due to the socioeconomic status of the students. The school's consistent underperformance, despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the district's low overall ranking, indicates a systemic issue that requires a comprehensive and targeted approach to support the unique needs of the students and the school community.
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