Summary:
The Harlandale Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, a few standout schools within Harlandale ISD are outperforming the district and state averages in academic achievement.
Terrell Wells Middle and Kingsborough Middle are the top-performing schools in the district, consistently achieving higher proficiency rates than the district and state in core subjects like reading, math, and science. Terrell Wells Middle, in particular, stands out with an exceptional 96.36% Algebra I end-of-course proficiency rate, far surpassing the district and state averages. In contrast, the smaller schools, Tejeda Junior Academy and Hac Daep Middle, have the lowest proficiency rates across the board.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance within the Harlandale ISD, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underperformance of certain schools. Additionally, the high percentages of economically disadvantaged students across all schools highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, which may be impacting academic achievement. By identifying and replicating the successful strategies employed at the top-performing schools, the district can work to improve overall performance and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students within Harlandale ISD.
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