Summary:
The schools in the 78516 zip code area serve a predominantly Hispanic, low-income student population, with a mix of public district schools and public charter schools. While some standout schools like Vanguard Mozart and Idea College Preparatory Alamo excel in graduation rates and test scores, others struggle to meet state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.
The data reveals that the schools in this area serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 83.96% to 98.8%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Spending per student also varies, with the highest being $13,910 at Psja Memorial Early College High School and the lowest being $8,902 at Idea Academy Alamo. The student-teacher ratios range from 11.9 to 23, with the lower ratios generally seen in the middle and high schools.
The two charter schools, Vanguard Mozart and Idea College Preparatory Alamo, stand out with their strong graduation rates and test scores, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing additional support and resources for students in this area. However, the majority of the schools in the 78516 zip code perform below the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address the academic performance challenges faced by these schools.
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