Summary:
The 76543 zip code area in Killeen, Texas is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Killeen Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 596 out of 968 in Texas with a 2-star rating, the schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-performing schools as well as several struggling institutions.
The largest high school in the area, Killeen High School, has relatively low test scores compared to state and district averages, but maintains a decent 84.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the smaller Gateway High School and Gateway Middle schools, as well as the Bell County Inspire Academy, struggle significantly with extremely low enrollment, test scores, and graduation rates. The middle school Rancier Middle also stands out as the lowest-performing school in the data set, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas middle schools.
Across the schools, there are some common trends, such as high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (68-91%) and diverse student populations. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as the schools with the highest poverty rates tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, the significant gaps in performance between the schools, even within the same Killeen ISD, highlight the importance of district-level support and resources in ensuring equitable educational outcomes for all students in the 76543 zip code area.
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