Summary:
The Mexia Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is home to two elementary schools: A B McBay Elementary and R Q Sims Intermediate. Both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population, with over 86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high poverty rates in the area.
Academically, the Mexia ISD elementary schools are performing significantly below the state average on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade reading, R Q Sims Intermediate scored 42.02% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.85%. In 5th grade science, R Q Sims Intermediate scored only 8.85% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.29%. This low academic performance suggests that the district is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the Mexia ISD elementary schools have not shown signs of improvement over the past three years. In fact, R Q Sims Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, indicating that the district may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of these academic challenges and support student success.
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