Summary:
The 75088 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Garland Independent School District (ISD), the Rockwall Independent School District (ISD), and the Education Center International Academy. While some schools, like Herfurth Elementary and Back Elementary, perform exceptionally well, others, such as Coyle Middle and Katherine Stephens Elementary, struggle with lower test scores and rankings.
The data reveals a significant correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with higher-poverty schools generally underperforming. For example, Herfurth Elementary, which has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, also has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 49.54%. In contrast, Katherine Stephens Elementary, with a 78.7% free/reduced lunch rate, performs significantly worse. Additionally, schools in the Rockwall ISD, such as Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, generally outperform those in the Garland ISD, suggesting potential differences in resources, policies, or other factors.
Despite the varying performance levels, the schools in the 75088 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. Additionally, some schools, like Coyle Middle and Rowlett High School, stand out for their strong Algebra I proficiency, with 81.67% and 34.57% of students proficient or better, respectively.
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