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SOLVING LOW READING SCORE
Recommendations for Solving the Problem of Low Reading Scores for Third Grade
Students at David G. Sanchez Elementary in Texas
by
Ana I. Olivares
An Applied Research Study Presented in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership(
School of Education, Liberty University
2025
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SOLVING LOW READING SCORE
Chapter One: Introduction
Overview
The purpose of this study is to provide recommendations to solve the problem of low
scores in Reading for third grade students at David G. Sanchez Elementary School in Texas. The
problem is that 44% of third grade students scored below grade level in the 2024 STAAR
assessment in Reading ( , 2016; DMAC Solutions Texas Education Agency - Accountability
Reports, 2024).
Organizational Profile
Site Information
The site where the applied research will be conducted is at the La Feria Independent
School District. The specific site is at the campus at David G. Sanchez Elementary (DGSE).
DGSE is located at 1601 S Main St, La Feria, Texas, 78559. The main phone number is
956.797.8550. The website is the following: https://sanchez.laferiaisd.org.
The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
David G. Sanchez is home to 325 students. As reported on the(2022-2023 Texas Academic
Performance Report (TAPR), the campus(employed 24 teachers, one counselor, one professional
