Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78873

Summary:

The 78873 zip code area is home to two alternative public schools, Leakey School (serving grades PK-12) and Big Springs Charter School (serving grades K-12). Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Leakey School stands out with an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate, significantly above the state average. In contrast, Big Springs Charter School has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 75%, suggesting room for improvement in supporting students to completion. Both schools generally perform below the state average on standardized assessments, indicating a need to strengthen academic programs and interventions.

While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a strength, the data shows they serve economically disadvantaged populations and face challenges in academic achievement. Leakey Independent School District (Isd) and Big Springs Charter School will need to focus on addressing the unique needs of their students to drive meaningful progress and ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Springs Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10664 N Us Hwy 83	Leakey	78873	Real County	Big Springs Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 232-7101	135	11	12.3	88.9%	62 (45.9%)	2 (1.5%)	69 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)	17.7	37.5	17.7	50.0	77.8		16.7	0.0	28.6	33.3	27.3		20.0	0.0	12.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.1	$15,801	$2,463	$13,338
Leakey School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	429 Hwy 83 N	Leakey	78873	Real County	Leakey Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 232-5595	361	30	12.2	51.5%	228 (63.2%)	1 (0.3%)	121 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)								(n/a)	16.7	65.5	47.6	52.4	72.2	30.8	40.0	23.5	67.9	54.8	58.3	28.0	32.0	11.8	33.3	48.4	37.5	6.3	45.8	4.2	$13,398	$1,160	$12,238

Cities Near Zip Code 78873

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leakey	8.01 mi	2
Barksdale	17.04 mi	1	287^th
Camp Wood	18.34 mi	1	734^th
Mountain Home	20.82 mi	2	194^th
Utopia	23.38 mi	1

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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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