Best Public Schools in Port Lavaca, TX


Summary:

The city of Port Lavaca, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with some standout elementary schools and more varied results at the high school level.

The top-performing schools in Port Lavaca are Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary and Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary, which both rank in the top 1,315 elementary schools in Texas and have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel academically, with students scoring above district and state averages in reading, math, and science. In contrast, the high schools in the Calhoun County Independent School District show more varied performance, with Calhoun High School ranking in the middle of Texas high schools, while Hope High School ranks near the bottom despite having a 100% four-year graduation rate.

Across the schools, there are significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $9,620 at Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary to $30,440 at Hope High School. Student-teacher ratios also vary widely, from 3.4 students per teacher at Hope High School to 16.2 students per teacher at the two elementary schools. These differences in resources may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the schools. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.37% to 84%, suggests that many families in Port Lavaca face economic challenges that could impact educational outcomes.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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