Summary:
In zip code 75244, there is one middle school, Thomas C Marsh Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 within the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), an area characterized by high economic need with 97.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Thomas C Marsh Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 13th percentile statewide over the past three school years, earning a 1-star rating. Academic proficiency on STAAR tests lags significantly behind both district and state averages, with 8th-grade math at just 23.62% proficient compared to the state's 47.24%, and 8th-grade social studies at 18.54% proficient versus the state's 31.69%. However, there are notable bright spots: 7th-grade reading proficiency saw a dramatic year-over-year improvement from 22.07% to 37.85%, and students taking Algebra I achieved 45.95% proficiency, which is much closer to the state average of 54.03%. The school also reports a dropout rate of 2.0%, which is lower than the district average of 3.2%, suggesting effective student retention efforts despite academic challenges.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and spending of $11,335 per student, the school's resources do not currently translate into competitive academic outcomes, highlighting the systemic challenges of serving a high-poverty community. The data reveals a school in transition, showing signs of recovery in some areas while still facing significant hurdles in core subjects. For parents, this means a school that is actively working to improve but where students may need additional academic support, particularly in math and social studies, to meet state standards.
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