Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76028

The 76028 zip code area is home to 22 schools across three school districts - Burleson Independent School District (ISD), Joshua Independent School District (ISD), and Mansfield Independent School District (ISD). The schools serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional and specialized campuses.

Several schools stand out in the data, including North Joshua Elementary, which ranks in the top 6% of Texas elementary schools and has consistently high test scores. Burleson Collegiate High School is another top performer, ranking in the top 3% of Texas high schools with a 100% four-year graduation rate and very high test scores. STEAM Middle also stands out, ranking in the top 8% of Texas middle schools with exceptional test scores.

However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in academic performance, with some schools struggling with low proficiency levels and high dropout rates. There appears to be a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic outcomes. The presence of specialized schools like Burleson Collegiate High School and STEAM Middle suggests that school choice can lead to strong results, but the variation within the Burleson ISD highlights the importance of examining individual school data rather than relying solely on district-level metrics. Overall, the data raises questions about equity, as some schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged and minority students face significant challenges compared to their more affluent counterparts.