Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78411

The 78411 zip code area of Corpus Christi, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the area is Baker Middle School, which ranks in the top 50% of Texas middle schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Baker Middle has strong test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Biology, and a low dropout rate of 0.4%. Another high-performing school is Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi, a public charter high school that ranks in the top 60% of Texas high schools and has the highest graduation rate (60%) and lowest dropout rate (9.5%) among the high schools in the data set.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by some schools in the area, such as Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary and Hamlin Middle, which consistently perform below the district and state averages on STAAR tests. These schools, which serve high-poverty student populations, also have higher dropout rates and lower graduation rates compared to their more affluent counterparts. The data suggests that addressing the needs of these high-poverty schools and identifying successful practices could be key to improving educational outcomes for all students in the 78411 zip code area.