Summary:
The 75180 zip code area in Texas is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and Mesquite Independent School District (ISD). While the schools serve a diverse, economically disadvantaged student population, there are notable differences in their academic performance, with Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middle School standing out as a top performer.
Young Women's Steam Academy at Balch Springs Middle School ranks 1441 out of 2361 Texas middle schools and boasts exceptional proficiency rates in STAAR EOC Algebra I (97.03%) and English I Reading (96.83%), far exceeding district and state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area generally perform below district and state averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with lower proficiency rates in the Spanish versions of the tests compared to the English versions, suggesting potential language barriers for some students.
Among the elementary schools, Gray Elementary stands out with the highest statewide ranking (3169 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools) and the best proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics across the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, all the schools in the 75180 zip code area face significant challenges, with high percentages of students (88.44% to 96.61%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these high-poverty, diverse schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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