Summary:
The 79331 zip code area is home to two alternative schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade: Lamesa Schools and Klondike Independent School District (ISD). Based on the data, Klondike ISD emerges as the standout school, with a 100% four-year graduation rate, 0% dropout rate, and consistently stronger performance on STAAR tests compared to Lamesa Schools and the state of Texas.
Klondike ISD's student population is 59.06% White and 39.37% Hispanic, while Lamesa Schools has a student body that is 84.45% Hispanic and 10.89% White. Klondike ISD also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 28.35%, compared to 79.72% at Lamesa Schools. These demographic differences may contribute to the schools' varying academic outcomes, as Klondike ISD outperforms Lamesa Schools across multiple measures, including higher STAAR proficiency rates and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 versus 15:1 at Lamesa Schools.
Overall, the data suggests that Klondike Independent School District (ISD) is providing a higher-quality education for its students compared to Lamesa Independent School District (ISD). The school's impressive graduation and dropout rates, coupled with its stronger academic performance, indicate that it is effectively supporting its students to succeed.
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