Summary:
The 79109 zip code area of Amarillo, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the academic performance and key metrics for these schools, highlighting both standout institutions and areas in need of improvement.
Among the top-performing schools in the area are Amarillo High School, which ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools and boasts a 95.2% 4-year graduation rate, as well as Bonham Middle and Windsor Elementary, which rank in the top 15% and 10% of their respective school types in the state. These standout institutions excel in STAAR exam proficiency, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, the two charter high schools, Premier H.S. of Amarillo and Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo, lag behind the traditional public high schools in nearly every metric, with Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo reporting a concerning 29.9% dropout rate.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between student socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This highlights the significant impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes and the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these disparities. Overall, the analysis of schools in the 79109 zip code area provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and policymakers to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in the local education system.
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