Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77904

The 77904 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Victoria Independent School District (ISD) except for Nursery Elementary, which is part of the Nursery ISD. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with Vickers Elementary, Ella Schorlemmer Elementary, and Nursery Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.

The high-performing schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with Nursery Elementary earning a rare 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional test scores, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in reading and math. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the area generally lag behind the state averages in academic performance. Factors such as poverty levels, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, appear to play a role, with schools like C.O. Chandler Elementary having higher poverty rates and lower test scores.

The data also reveals significant racial and ethnic diversity among the schools, with some having a majority Hispanic student population and others a majority White student population. This suggests that district-level policies, resources, and leadership may be important factors in shaping the academic outcomes of these schools, as the Victoria ISD schools tend to perform similarly. Further analysis could explore the specific drivers of success at the top-performing schools and the challenges faced by the lower-performing ones.