Summary:
Dimmitt Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one middle school, Dimmitt Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (93.33%), and a high percentage (88.52%) of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages within the community.
Academically, Dimmitt Middle School struggles, with STAAR test scores consistently below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's STAAR Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies proficiency rates are all significantly lower than the state averages. However, the school's STAAR EOC Algebra I proficiency rate is 100%, which is higher than the district and state averages. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending is relatively high, and the student-teacher ratio is low, suggesting that the district is allocating resources to support the school, but the academic performance suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.
Dimmitt Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas middle schools. The school's lack of diversity, with an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, may also limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse society. However, the school's 100% proficiency rate in STAAR EOC Algebra I suggests that it has the potential to improve its overall academic performance if the right strategies and interventions are implemented.
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