Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78942


Summary:

The 78942 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This diverse set of schools serves a student population with high rates of economic disadvantage, ranging from 45% to 72% free/reduced lunch recipients.

Among the standout schools, Giddings High School consistently performs in the top 20% of Texas high schools, with a 96.2% 4-year graduation rate and STAAR EOC proficiency rates well above the state average. In contrast, Lone Star H.S. Southeast ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas high schools, with extremely low STAAR proficiency across all subjects. Giddings Elementary is also showing signs of improvement, with 3rd grade Reading and Math performance on par with district and state averages.

While the schools in this area face challenges, such as significant performance gaps and high rates of economic disadvantage, they also have strengths to build upon, including relatively low student-teacher ratios. Addressing inequities, improving outcomes for economically disadvantaged students, and leveraging staffing resources will be key priorities for the Giddings Independent School District (Isd) and the Lone Star School District in this zip code.








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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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