Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77808

The 77808 zip code area is home to two schools - James Earl Rudder High School, the only high school in the area, and Mitchell Elementary, the sole elementary school. While the high school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 15-20% of Texas high schools, the elementary school has shown improvement, moving from the bottom 50% to the top 35% of Texas elementary schools over the past 3 years.

Bryan Independent School District (Isd) serves both schools, and the data suggests that the 77808 zip code area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility at both schools. This may contribute to the academic struggles observed, particularly at the high school level. However, the high school maintains a strong 96.4% 4-year graduation rate, despite its academic challenges.

The contrasting academic performance between the high school and elementary school is noteworthy, with Mitchell Elementary's STAAR proficiency rates closer to or above district and state averages, while James Earl Rudder High School's proficiency rates are well below. This suggests that the academic challenges may be more pronounced at the high school level in this area. Additionally, Mitchell Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the high school, which could indicate differences in the demographic makeup of the community served by each school.