Summary:
The 77077 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). While the data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, one standout institution, Bush Elementary, consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools and boasts impressive test scores and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In contrast, Ashford Elementary and Shadowbriar Elementary appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the area, ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas elementary schools and struggling with significantly lower test scores compared to state and district averages. This disparity in educational outcomes suggests significant inequities in resources and opportunities within the 77077 zip code.
The data also reveals that schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, tend to have lower academic achievement. This correlation between poverty and performance underscores the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in supporting student learning. Additionally, the middle school (West Briar Middle) in the area lags behind the high school (Westside High School) in test scores, suggesting the need to strengthen the academic foundation in the earlier grades to better prepare students for success at the high school level.
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