Summary:
The 78263 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the East Central Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 862 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in this area, Oak Crest Elementary stands out with the highest statewide ranking, ranking 2110 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has relatively strong test scores, with 59.46% of 4th graders and 51% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, and 50% of 4th graders and 46.09% of 5th graders proficient or better in math. In contrast, East Central Heritage Middle has the highest statewide ranking among the middle schools, ranking 1843 out of 2361 Texas middle schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, but it has the highest test scores in the data set, with 49.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in reading, 12.66% in math, 16.97% in science, and 16.9% in social studies.
The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority and White students making up the second-largest group. The graduation and dropout rates vary, with East Central High School having an 85.8% four-year graduation rate and a 3.9% dropout rate, while East Central Cast Lead High School has a 0.0% dropout rate. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary widely, from 40.86% at East Central Cast Lead High School to 72.4% at Oak Crest Elementary, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.
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