Schools in Universal City, TX

Universal City, Texas, is served by seven public schools spanning elementary through high school, split between the Judson Independent School District (ISD) and the Randolph Field ISD, creating a landscape of stark contrasts in performance and resources.

The standout performers are the three schools in the Randolph Field ISD, which serve the Randolph Air Force Base community. Randolph Elementary ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, while Randolph Middle achieves a 97th percentile rank with proficiency rates often double the state average. Randolph High School boasts a 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the Judson ISD schools face greater challenges. Kitty Hawk Middle is a notable improver, jumping from the 37th to the 57th percentile in one year. The Fine Arts Academy of Olympia is the highest-performing Judson school, ranking in the 70th percentile despite a high poverty rate, suggesting its specialized focus drives achievement. However, Coronado Village Elementary struggles significantly, ranking in the 22nd percentile with a 0% proficiency rate in 5th-grade Science.

Key metrics highlight the divide: Randolph Field ISD schools average a 94th percentile rank with only 7.7% of students on free/reduced lunch, while Judson ISD schools average a 38th percentile rank with 64.4% on free/reduced lunch. Spending per student also differs, with Randolph Field ISD averaging $12,099 compared to Judson ISD's $9,569. The city's high school performance is represented solely by Randolph High School, as the Judson ISD high school is not listed within city limits, meaning the overall picture may not reflect the experience of most Universal City high school students.