Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79855


Summary:

The 79855 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Van Horn School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (81.97%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Van Horn School stands out for its exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state averages. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding district and state averages, while others fall short. For instance, 6th grade reading proficiency is 65%, higher than the district and state, but 6th grade math proficiency is 0%, which is significantly lower. The school's high percentage of students (81.69%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a relatively low-income student population, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

Despite these inconsistencies, Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District (Isd) has invested in Van Horn School, with per-student spending of $16,231 for the 2020-2021 school year, higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 suggests the potential for more personalized attention and support. By analyzing the school's strengths and weaknesses, and implementing targeted strategies to address areas of concern, Van Horn School may be able to raise its overall academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.








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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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