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K-12 Math In Texas
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May
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Since 2003, American K-12 math education has plateaued. The 2019 PISA scores ranked the US 36th in math out of 79 participating countries, with a score of 478, 11 points below the OECD average. This score has remained stagnant since 2003. Students in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Texas have shown more significant gains in math since 2003, with Texas making notable gains in math, though not in reading. However, there is still a significant gap between Texas and top-performing countries like China and Singapore. China scored 591 in math, and Singapore scored 569, ranking first and second in all subjects, respectively. According to the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, 40% of Grade 12 students scored below NAEP Basic, and only 38% expressed high confidence in their math skills and knowledge.
Why, despite being a tech leader, does the USA lag behind other developed countries in producing strong math results within its states?
The issue lies within the way math is taught in schools. US math education rushes through various topics, offering limited depth and practical applications. With a heavy emphasis on meeting the TEKS standards and taking the tests, the students are not provided with enough time for retention or a depth of understanding. A weak math foundation in the US leaves students proficient at basic problem-solving but unprepared for complex challenges. Inadequate teaching structures erode confidence and self-esteem, sometimes leading to a loss of interest in math. It’s challenging for early strugglers to suddenly excel at higher levels.
Additionally, the one-size-fits-all approach does not work with children. Children have unique social emotional needs and the education system must take these into consideration. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey revealed that 70% of teens see anxiety and depression as significant concerns for their peers, and 60% feel pressure to achieve top grades. Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) effectively into the US school system, given its high student-to-teacher ratios, might take generations.
School District Performance in Some of Texas Cities
Texas has a total of 1,029 public school districts. Most are independent school districts; some are consolidated school districts; one is a municipal school district. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Eanes Independent School District is #1 Best School District in Texas, followed up Carroll Independent School District in #2, and South Texas Independent School District in #3. These rankings are based on state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.
Rank | School District | Rank | School District |
| #1 | Eanes Independent School District | #26 | Lake Travis Independent School District |
| #2 | Carroll Independent School District | #27 | Boerne Independent School District |
| #3 | South Texas Independent School District | #28 | Hudson Independent School District |
| #4 | Highland Park Independent School District | #29 | Pearland Independent School District |
| #5 | Lovejoy Independent School District | #30 | Barbers Hill Independent School District |
| #6 | Coppell Independent School District | #31 | Lewisville Independent School District |
| #7 | Frisco Independent School District | #32 | Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District |
| #8 | Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District | #33 | Randolph Field Independent School District |
| #9 | Allen Independent School District | #34 | Aledo Independent School District |
| #10 | Friendwood Independent School District | #35 | Frenship Independent School District |
| #11 | BASIS Charter Schools – Texas | #36 | Great Hearts Academy – Texas |
| #12 | Plano Independent School District | #37 | Mason Independent School District |
| #13 | Argyle Independent School District | #38 | Fort Sam Houston Independent School District |
| #14 | Prosper Independent School District | #39 | Franklin Independent School District |
| #15 | Katy Independent School District | #40 | Sharyland Independent School District |
| #16 | College Station Independent School District | #41 | Canadian Independent School District |
| #17 | Alamo Heights Independent School District | #42 | McKinney Independent School District |
| #18 | Sunnyvale Independent School District | #43 | Klondike Independent School District |
| #19 | Wall Independent School District | #44 | Clear Creek Independent School District |
| #20 | Tomball Independent School District | #45 | Rockwall Independent School District |
| #21 | Leander Independent School District | #46 | Port Aransas Independent School District |
| #22 | Midway Independent School District | #47 | Round Rock Independent School District |
| #23 | Dripping Springs Independent School District | #48 | Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District |
| #24 | Nyos Charter School | #49 | Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts |
| #25 | Wylie Independent School District (Wylie) | #50 | Wylie Independent School District (Abilene) |
Based on the state test scores, 81% of students in Eanes Independent School District (rank #1) are proficient in math; 67% of students in Katy Independent School District (rank #15) are proficient in math; 58% of students in Fort Bend Independent School District (rank #74) are proficient in math. One of the main factors that leads to different math proficiency levels includes the student-teacher ratio.
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Conclusion
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Citations:
What 2018 PISA international rankings tell us about U.S. schools – hechingerreport.org
What 2018 PISA international rankings tell us about U.S. schools – nagb.gov
Why U.S. Students Are Bad at Math – usnews.com
Why Social-Emotional Learning Is Suddenly in the Spotlight – edsurge.com
Mathematics – tea.texas.gov
The School System – mytexaspublicschool.org
2021 Best School Districts in Texas – niche.com
Why state comparisons are more useful than international comparisons for improving U.S. education policy – epi.org
