Summary:
The 78540 zip code area in Texas is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage, and generally underperform compared to district and state averages on standardized tests.
However, Francisco Barrientes Middle stands out with strong performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I and English I Reading, significantly outperforming the district and state. In contrast, Dr. Kay Teer Crawford Elementary has a higher SchoolDigger ranking and 4-star rating, indicating it is performing better than the district and state averages, with higher proficiency rates in reading and math.
Despite the high spending per student across the schools, ranging from $10,491 to $11,934, the academic performance remains a concern, suggesting the need to explore other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, that may be impacting student outcomes. The lack of diversity in the student population and the high rates of economic disadvantage also present unique challenges that the district may need to address to improve educational opportunities for all students in the 78540 zip code area.
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