Summary:
The 78504 zip code area in Texas is home to 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two school districts - McAllen Independent School District (ISD) and Sharyland Independent School District (ISD). The data reveals a mix of high-performing and economically disadvantaged schools, with some standout institutions like Gonzalez Elementary and Morris Middle consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.
While the racial composition of the schools varies, with Hispanic students making up the majority, some schools like Idea Tres Lagos Academy have a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students but still manage to perform at or above district and state averages on standardized tests. This suggests these schools may have effective strategies in place to support student learning, despite the challenges they face. Interestingly, the data also reveals significant variation in academic performance within the same school districts, indicating that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be influencing school-level outcomes.
The strong performance of middle schools like Morris Middle and Sharyland North J H, with their impressive 0% dropout rates and above-average STAAR test scores, suggests these schools are effectively preparing students for the transition to high school and setting them up for future academic success. Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the schools in the 78504 zip code, with a mix of high-performing and economically disadvantaged institutions, and highlights the importance of examining school-level factors beyond just district-level policies and resources.
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