Summary:
The 77071 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools, which serve a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.
Among the standout schools, Valley West Elementary and Gross Elementary demonstrate relatively stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR reading and math tests compared to the Houston Independent School District and Texas state averages, particularly in 5th grade. However, these schools still face challenges, with Valley West ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools and Gross in the bottom 17%, despite showing improvement over the past 3 years. The high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 83.61% to 98.34% across the schools, suggest that these institutions are grappling with significant resource and support needs.
In contrast, other schools in the 77071 zip code, such as Welch Middle and Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest, struggle with very low proficiency rates, with many grades and subjects falling below 20% proficient. These stark disparities in academic performance highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional support to address the educational challenges faced by the schools in this area, which serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
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