Summary:
The 79605 zip code area of Abilene, Texas is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Abilene Independent School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 676 out of 968 in Texas and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area include Austin Elementary, which has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, and Premier H.S. of Abilene, a public charter high school with the highest statewide ranking among the high schools.
The schools in the 79605 zip code area face some challenges, with generally below-average test scores and high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 59.53% at Austin Elementary to 78.63% at Bonham Elementary. The middle schools, Madison Middle and Clack Middle, have the lowest statewide rankings and higher dropout rates compared to the elementary and high schools.
However, there are also some bright spots, such as the strong performance of Austin Elementary and Premier H.S. of Abilene, which have relatively high test scores and statewide rankings. The racial diversity of the schools also varies, with some like Austin Elementary having a majority white student population and others like Clack Middle having a more even distribution of white, African American, and Hispanic students. Overall, the schools in the 79605 zip code area face a mix of challenges and strengths, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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