Summary:
The 79013 zip code has only one school, Cactus Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and is part of the Dumas Independent School District (ISD). Cactus Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics significantly lower than the Dumas ISD and Texas state averages. The school serves a student population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with 93.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite spending $11,572 per student, Cactus Elementary's academic performance remains a concern. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 3,835 out of 4,647 schools in 2022-2023 to 4,538 out of 4,675 schools in 2023-2024, indicating that it is struggling compared to other Texas elementary schools. This suggests that the Dumas ISD and Cactus Elementary may be facing challenges in effectively allocating resources to support student learning and address the needs of their economically disadvantaged student population.
The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Cactus Elementary, particularly in the areas of Reading and Mathematics. Addressing the school's academic performance and the high levels of economic disadvantage among its students will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement within the Dumas ISD.
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