Summary:
The 78548 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Grulla Middle, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (ISD). While Grulla Middle has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, its academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with proficiency rates in core subjects generally below the district and state averages.
Grulla Middle's statewide ranking among Texas middle schools has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 1581 out of 2330 in 2022-2023 to 1734 out of 2361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests is varied, with some subject areas and grade levels exceeding the district and state averages, such as 100% proficiency in Algebra I, while other areas fall short. This suggests that the school may face challenges in ensuring consistent academic proficiency among its students.
The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 95.4% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic performance and could require targeted interventions and support. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,176, the relationship between spending and student outcomes at Grulla Middle is not entirely clear and may warrant further examination of resource allocation and instructional practices.
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