Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76548


Summary:

The 76548 zip code area in Killeen, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 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 and has a 2-star rating, some standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.

Skipcha Elementary ranks in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on STAAR test scores, particularly in reading. Nolan Middle ranks in the top 40% of Texas middle schools and excels in STAAR Algebra I, with 96% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. The lone high school, Harker Heights High School, has a 3-star rating, a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate, and relatively high STAAR EOC scores, particularly in U.S. History.

The schools in the 76548 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with varying levels of economic disadvantage as indicated by free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 34.55% at Harker Heights High to 84.67% at Harker Heights Elementary. Spending per student also varies, from $8,375 at Harker Heights High to $11,146 at Harker Heights Elementary. While some schools excel, others, like Eastern Hills Middle, struggle with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels, suggesting potential performance gaps that may need to be addressed.








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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.

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