Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79372

Summary:

The 79372 zip code area is home to three highly-rated schools in the Sundown Independent School District (ISD): Sundown Elementary, Sundown High School, and Sundown J H (middle school). These schools consistently demonstrate strong academic performance, with Sundown Elementary ranking among the top 253 elementary schools in Texas and Sundown High School ranking in the top 537 high schools.

Sundown Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, with consistently high STAAR test scores that significantly exceed state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's 4th and 5th-grade proficiency rates in STAAR Mathematics were over 90%, compared to state averages around 45%. Sundown High School also impresses with a 100% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on STAAR EOC exams, outpacing the state in English I and II Reading proficiency.

While the schools serve diverse student populations, with around 40% White and 56-59% Hispanic students, the free/reduced lunch rates vary, ranging from 46.9% at Sundown J H to 52.69% at Sundown Elementary. The district's resource allocation strategies are also evident, with Sundown High School spending the most per student and having the lowest student-teacher ratio, potentially reflecting a focus on providing more personalized attention to high school students. Overall, the Sundown ISD schools demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success, making them an attractive option for families in the 79372 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 602-8823	260	23	11.3	52.7%	97 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (59.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	93.1	253^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.5	435^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.6%	182						63.3	87.8	74.4				90.0	92.5	94.7				38.5			$14,428	$1,151	$13,276
Sundown High School	Public	9-12	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 602-8823	181	21	8.5	48.1%	72 (39.8%)	1 (0.6%)	105 (58.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	65.7	537^th of 1987 public high schools	73.0%		71.3	397^th of 1961 public high schools	79.8%	140	55.8	55.4	75.5	77.3	75.6																$18,524	$624	$17,900
Sundown J H	Public	6-8	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 602-8823	145	12	11.8	46.9%	59 (40.7%)	1 (0.7%)	82 (56.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	80.1	321^st of 2361 public middle schools	86.4%		85.9	224^th of 2330 public middle schools	90.4%	97									74.4	56.3	75.0				79.5	72.3	47.7		40.9	54.6	$14,013	$607	$13,406

Cities Near Zip Code 79372

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sundown	0.35 mi	4	56^th
Levelland	10.79 mi	6	728^th
Whiteface	12.55 mi	1
Meadow	17.89 mi	1
Ropesville	19.57 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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