Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78359


Summary:

The 78359 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Austin Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 537 students. As part of the Gregory-Portland Independent School District (ISD), Austin Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently ranking 1763 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Austin Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages in reading, math, and science. The school has maintained relatively consistent proficiency rates over the past two school years. However, it faces challenges related to serving a population with a high percentage (62.94%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Austin Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic student body and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, suggesting a stable teaching staff that can contribute to a more consistent educational experience for students. While Austin Elementary may not be a standout performer, it appears to be providing a consistent educational experience for its diverse student population within the 78359 zip code.








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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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