Summary:
The 76706 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, providing a range of educational options for families in the region. While the schools exhibit a wide disparity in academic performance, a few standouts emerge, such as Robinson High School, which ranks among the top 355 high schools in Texas and boasts an impressive 98.7% four-year graduation rate. Another notable school is Cesar Chavez Middle, which excels in Algebra I, with 76.19% of students proficient or better on the STAAR EOC exam, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the schools, with Bell's Hill Elementary showing strong improvement and high proficiency rates in 5th grade reading and math, while schools like South Waco Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. This trend appears to be closely linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Bell's Hill, South Waco, and Alta Vista Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores.
The data also highlights differences between the Waco Independent School District (ISD) and the Robinson Independent School District (ISD), with the Robinson ISD schools generally outperforming their Waco ISD counterparts. This suggests that while the Robinson ISD schools, including the high-performing Robinson Intermediate, are providing a quality education, the Waco ISD may be facing more systemic challenges in supporting student achievement across its schools.
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