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Laredo ISD presents 2024–25 STAR performance results; elementary strong, middle-school math lags
Summary
Laredo ISD staff told the Curriculum & Instruction Committee on Sept. 3 that elementary campuses largely met state targets while middle-school math declined; district leaders outlined targeted interventions and schedules for common planning and enrichment.
Laredo ISD officials presented an overview of the district's 2024–25 STAR (STAAR-equivalent) performance at the Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting on Sept. 3 in the Amber Urie Boardroom.
The presentation showed elementary campuses earned 16 A ratings and four B ratings; districtwide, 61% of elementary students scored at the "meets" level (meets + masters), roughly in line with the state's 60% target. Middle-school results fell short in math, and district leaders flagged seventh-grade math and changes in course placements as major drivers of the decline.
Why this matters: STAR results guide district interventions, staffing and curriculum priorities. Committee members and staff described prescriptive supports for underperforming campuses and changes to planning and enrichment intended to raise student outcomes.
Elementary: Executive director for elementary Mercado Ramirez told trustees that elementary students performed above 80% at approaches across tested subjects and that, overall, 61% reached the meets level. Ramirez identified target campuses that will receive increased dean visits and support:…
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