Summary:
The Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas district includes two high schools serving grades 9-12 in the Austin area, Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville and Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin, which present a clear contrast in performance and demographics.
Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville is the standout school in the district, with a 3-star rating and a state ranking in the 62nd percentile. It serves 794 students and boasts a high graduation rate of 98.3% with a very low dropout rate of 0.1%. The school consistently meets or exceeds state averages on End-of-Course exams, particularly in U.S. History (74.17%), Biology (68.03%), and English II Reading (67.11%). In contrast, Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin is a smaller school with 497 students and a 2-star rating, ranking in the 32nd percentile. It faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages in most subjects, such as 7th-grade Mathematics at just 4.08% compared to the state average of 29.41%. Despite these struggles, it maintains a 94.3% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention.
Key metrics highlight the differences between the two schools. Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin spends more per student ($11,092) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.2:1) than Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville ($10,373 and 15.6:1), yet its academic outcomes are significantly worse. Both schools show a notable weakness in 7th-grade Mathematics, with scores far below the state average. A positive takeaway is that Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin performs on par with the state average in U.S. History EOC (70.18%), suggesting a potential strength in history instruction. Overall, parents should consider Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville for stronger academic performance and Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin for its commitment to student retention despite academic hurdles.
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