Summary:
The 78628 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across two different school districts - Georgetown Independent School District (ISD) and Leander ISD. While the schools in this area serve a diverse student population, there are stark differences in academic performance, with some schools like Parkside Elementary and Douglas Benold Middle consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Williams Elementary and Frost Elementary struggle with proficiency rates well below state averages.
The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, the two school districts represented in the area have very different overall performance, with Leander ISD schools generally outperforming Georgetown ISD schools, highlighting the impact of district-level factors on individual school outcomes.
Despite the challenges faced by some schools, the 78628 zip code area also boasts a standout public charter school, Gateway Technical High School, which demonstrates strong performance, particularly in English II Reading and US History, despite its smaller size. Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the schools in this area, with a mix of high-performing and struggling institutions, underscoring the importance of factors like socioeconomics, district leadership, and school size in driving academic success.
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