Summary:
The 78639 zip code area is home to two schools - Packsaddle Elementary, a traditional public elementary school, and Kingsland School, an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12. While both schools serve the local community, Kingsland School stands out with its higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and lower dropout rate compared to Packsaddle Elementary and the district/state averages.
Kingsland School's student population is predominantly White (66.95%), while Packsaddle Elementary has a more diverse student body with 54.36% White and 39.43% Hispanic students. Academically, Kingsland School outperforms Packsaddle Elementary and the Llano Independent School District (Isd) on STAAR reading, math, science, and end-of-course exams. For example, in 2023-2024, 90% of Kingsland's 7th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to 81.93% for the district and 52.08% for the state.
The data also reveals that Packsaddle Elementary has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 82.89%, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Kingsland School's free/reduced lunch rate is not provided. Additionally, Kingsland School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.2, compared to 15.5 at Packsaddle Elementary, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While the per-student spending is similar between the two schools, the significant differences in their performance suggest that factors beyond funding, such as school leadership, teaching practices, and student demographics, play a crucial role in shaping academic outcomes.
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