Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78621


Summary:

The 78621 zip code area in Elgin, Texas is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Elgin Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 904 out of 968 in Texas and has a 0-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Neidig Elementary stands out with the highest performance on STAAR tests among the elementary schools, including 39.81% proficiency in 3rd grade reading and 42.31% in 4th grade reading. Similarly, Elgin Middle has higher proficiency rates in 7th grade reading (35.06%) and 8th grade Algebra I (28.49%) compared to the district and state. At the high school level, Elgin High School has an 88.6% four-year graduation rate, while the alternative Phoenix High School has a lower rate of 63.3%.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges across the district, including achievement gaps between the schools and state averages on STAAR tests, racial disparities in student populations, and an overall declining trend in school performance. With high poverty rates and low district rankings, the Elgin ISD faces the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide quality education to all its students.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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