Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78542


Summary:

The 78542 zip code area in Texas is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 public and 1 public charter), and 1 alternative school (Juvenile Detention Center). These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Idea Toros College Preparatory, a public charter high school, boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4% and a low dropout rate of 0.4%. However, its test scores are generally lower than the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas state averages, except for U.S. History EOC where it outperforms. In contrast, the Juvenile Detention Center, an alternative high school, faces significant challenges, with very low test scores, a high dropout rate of 10%, and a 0% 4-year graduation rate.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools, the district, and the state averages on STAAR and EOC tests, suggesting room for improvement in academic outcomes, especially at the lower-performing schools. The high concentrations of Hispanic students and students from low-income backgrounds in this area may be influencing the academic performance of the schools, and further analysis would be needed to understand the relationship between these factors and student outcomes.








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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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