Summary:
The 76205 zip code area is home to 10 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, spread across two school districts - Lake Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and Denton Independent School District (ISD). While the area boasts some standout performers like Houston Elementary and Corinth Elementary, there is a stark contrast in academic achievement across the schools, with some institutions like Rivera Elementary and Joe Dale Sparks Campus struggling significantly.
The data reveals a strong correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower test scores and other performance metrics. This trend is particularly evident when comparing the high-performing Lake Dallas High School, which has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 34.49%, to the struggling Rivera Elementary, where 89.1% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by the area's alternative high schools, Joe Dale Sparks Campus and Fred Moore High School. Despite their low enrollment and high per-student spending, these schools struggle with very low proficiency rates and graduation rates, underscoring the need for specialized support and resources to serve their unique student populations.
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