Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77859


Summary:

The 77859 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools - Hearne Elementary and Hearne JH/High School, both part of the Hearne Independent School District (Isd). These schools consistently perform well below state averages on standardized tests, with only 25.64% of 3rd graders at Hearne Elementary and 16.67% of 7th graders at Hearne JH/High School meeting proficiency in reading.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, as both schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at 93.63% and 95.92% respectively. This suggests the student population faces significant challenges that may be contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, the racial/ethnic composition of the student bodies, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, raises questions about educational equity and the potential for systemic biases or barriers.

While Hearne JH/High School spends more per student ($19,583) compared to Hearne Elementary ($12,488), this does not seem to be translating into improved outcomes. The schools' graduation and dropout rates are also cause for concern, with Hearne JH/High School's 94.0% four-year graduation rate slightly below the state average and its 1.9% dropout rate higher than the state average. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and resource allocation within the Hearne Independent School District, and significant improvements are needed to ensure all students in this community have access to a high-quality education.








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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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