Summary:
The 78145 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Pawnee Elementary / J H/High School, which serves grades PK-10 with a total enrollment of 465 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 14.84% White, 19.35% African American, and 63.01% Hispanic students.
Pawnee Elementary / J H/High School stands out for its impressive 0.0% dropout rate, but its academic performance on STAAR tests is mixed. While 8th-grade students excel in reading, math, science, and social studies, with scores exceeding state averages, the lower grade levels struggle to meet state benchmarks. The school's high percentage of students (89.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance disparities. However, the school's strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in English and Biology, is a positive indicator of its ability to prepare students for high-stakes assessments.
The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($15,886) and slightly higher student-teacher ratio (19.9) suggest that the Pawnee Independent School District (Isd) is investing resources in the school. Yet, the mixed academic performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes across all grade levels and subjects, particularly for the economically disadvantaged population.
Thank you for your feedback!