Summary:
In zip code 78540, there is one middle school, Francisco Barrientes Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Edinburg, Texas, as part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Francisco Barrientes Middle is a large school with 1,064 students and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 1, which suggests smaller class sizes. The school has a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, significantly better than the district average of 1.4%, and its state ranking has been steadily improving over the last three years, now sitting in the 56th percentile. A standout feature is the exceptional performance in advanced courses: 100% of 8th graders taking the English I Reading End-of-Course (EOC) exam were proficient, and 96.61% were proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding district and state averages. However, this creates a "two-tiered" academic environment, as standard grade-level math scores are very low—only 21.97% of 7th graders were proficient in math, and just 29.77% of 6th graders met that mark.
Reading is a relative strength across all grades, but math remains a systemic challenge for the general student population. Social Studies is also a consistent weakness, with 8th-grade scores significantly below the state average. Despite these academic hurdles, the school's improving trajectory and low dropout rate, even with over 80% of students economically disadvantaged, point to effective student support and retention efforts. For parents, this school offers a strong environment for advanced learners, but the majority of students in standard math classes may need additional support to improve proficiency.
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