Summary:
The 79851 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Sierra Blanca School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 116 students. As an alternative school, Sierra Blanca likely serves a unique population of students who have faced challenges in a traditional school setting, and the school's higher-than-average graduation rate and lower dropout rate suggest that it may be effectively supporting these students.
Sierra Blanca School has a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (68.97%), and a high percentage of students (83.62%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges within the school community. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9, suggesting a focus on providing individualized attention and support to its students.
While Sierra Blanca School's STAAR test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, with some exceptions in Algebra I and U.S. History, the school's performance is particularly low in Science and Social Studies assessments. This indicates an opportunity for improvement in these subject areas, potentially through targeted interventions and instructional strategies. Overall, Sierra Blanca School appears to be serving a unique population of students with significant socioeconomic challenges, and the school's supportive environment is contributing to higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates.
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