Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 75790, all part of the Van Independent School District (Isd) in Van, TX, serve approximately 2,358 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with the district earning a 3-star rating overall.
Van High School is the standout performer, ranking in the 71st percentile (4 stars) and boasting a 97% graduation rate with near-zero dropouts. It significantly outperforms state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and English I Reading. In contrast, Van Middle (grades 2-6) is a major area of concern, with its state ranking dropping to the 33rd percentile and consistently low reading scores—for example, only 33.94% of 4th graders were proficient in reading versus 53.04% statewide. Van J H (grades 7-8) is a math powerhouse, with an astonishing 86.84% of 8th graders mastering Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Rhodes Elementary (PK-1) has no test score data but serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (63.68%) and has the largest student-teacher ratio (16.6:1).
Key metrics reveal a district with favorable student-teacher ratios (13.7:1 to 16.6:1) and a moderately high economic disadvantage rate (54.82% to 63.68% free/reduced lunch). A clear "middle school slump" emerges at Van Middle, where foundational reading skills decline sharply. Meanwhile, the district shows a stark contrast in math: general math performance is weak in grades 2-6, but the advanced Algebra I program at Van J H is world-class. A surprising district-wide weakness is U.S. History, with Van High School scoring only 45.35% proficient versus 70.17% statewide, and Van J H's 8th-grade social studies also lagging. Per-student spending varies, with Van High School spending the most ($10,979) and Van Middle the least ($8,385).
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