Summary:
In zip code 78549, there is one elementary school, Hargill Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in the rural community of Hargill, Texas, as part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Hargill Elementary serves 520 students and faces significant academic challenges. The school's state ranking has declined sharply, dropping from the 32nd percentile to the 18th percentile in the most recent school year. Mathematics is a particular area of concern, with overall proficiency around 32%, well below the district and state averages. Reading proficiency is also low at about 39%. A notable weak point is 4th grade, where students show the lowest proficiency in both reading and math, suggesting a difficult transition to more advanced curriculum. The only bright spot is 5th grade reading, which approaches the state average at 52%.
The school serves a high-need population, with 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet its spending per student ($11,234) is below the state average. The student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1 is slightly higher than typical Texas elementary schools. Performance has been inconsistent year-over-year, particularly in 4th grade reading, which has fluctuated significantly. This volatility, combined with the downward trend in state rankings, indicates that current instructional strategies may not be effectively supporting student growth. The school would benefit from targeted interventions in math instruction and a focus on stabilizing the 4th-grade experience to reverse its trajectory.
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