Summary:
In zip code 78040, there is one high school, Martin High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Laredo, Texas, as part of the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Martin High School is a large school with 1,975 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The school stands out for its exceptionally high rate of economic disadvantage, with 99.95% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Despite this challenge, the school achieves a strong 94.8% graduation rate and an extremely low 0.1% dropout rate, both better than the district averages. However, academic proficiency on STAAR End-of-Course exams is very low compared to state averages. For example, only 5.02% of students were proficient in English II Reading, versus 59.88% statewide, and Algebra I proficiency was 28% compared to 54.03% statewide. The school's state ranking has declined to the 12th percentile, while the district itself ranks in the 73rd percentile among Texas districts.
The most notable finding is the "Graduation vs. Proficiency" paradox: nearly all students graduate, but very few demonstrate grade-level mastery in core subjects. This raises questions about curriculum rigor and college readiness. The English II Reading crisis is particularly stark, with 95% of students not proficient. On a positive note, Algebra I proficiency improved from 17.19% to 28% in one year, suggesting targeted math interventions may be working. The school's success in retaining students and graduating them, despite immense socioeconomic challenges, is a significant achievement, even as academic proficiency remains a critical area for improvement.
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