Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79508

Summary:

The 79508 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Buffalo Gap Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the highly-ranked Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. This public school consistently outperforms state and district averages on STAAR tests in reading, math, and science, earning it a reputation as one of the top elementary schools in Texas.

Buffalo Gap Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a majority of white students (81.98%) and a significant Hispanic representation (14.97%). The school's efficient resource allocation, with $10,160 spent per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5, likely contributes to its academic success. Additionally, the school's low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (19.54%) suggests a relatively affluent student body, which may provide additional educational advantages.

Overall, Buffalo Gap Elementary stands out as an exceptional school in the 79508 zip code, offering a high-quality education and preparing its students for continued academic achievement. The school's strong performance, diverse demographics, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families in the area seeking a top-notch elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo Gap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	665 Vine St	Buffalo Gap	79508	Taylor County	Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 572-3533	256	20	12.5	20.7%	200 (78.1%)	2 (0.8%)	46 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)	69.8	66.7	$10,160	$1,182	$8,978

Cities Near Zip Code 79508

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Abilene	1.13 mi	42	558^th
Buffalo Gap	5.96 mi	1
Tuscola	8.65 mi	3	45^th
Clyde	11.3 mi	7	169^th
Lawn	13.92 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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