Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools in zip code 78640 (Kyle, TX), all part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, serving grades 6 through 8 with enrollments ranging from 724 to 898 students.
Laura B Wallace Middle stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 46th percentile statewide and leading in most core subjects like 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading, as well as 8th Grade Science. It also boasts the lowest economic disadvantage rate (47.05% free/reduced lunch) and a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. Armando Chapa Middle has the highest economic disadvantage (65.06%) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.4:1), yet shows competitive 8th Grade Reading and Science scores. D J Red Simon Middle is notable for its dramatic upward trend in state ranking, jumping from the 16th to the 28th percentile over three years, despite being the lowest-ranked school currently.
Key findings reveal a universal math challenge, with 7th Grade Math proficiency rates alarmingly low across all schools (4.64% to 12.20%), far below the state average of 29.41%. However, all three schools excel in Algebra I, with D J Red Simon Middle leading at 87.04% proficiency, suggesting a strong advanced math program. Spending does not correlate with performance—Armando Chapa Middle spends the most per student ($11,091) but ranks lowest, while Laura B Wallace Middle spends the least ($9,231) and performs best. Overall, while Laura B Wallace Middle is the strongest, D J Red Simon Middle shows promising improvement, and Armando Chapa Middle faces challenges tied to higher poverty levels.
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