Summary:
The 76058 zip code in Joshua, TX, is served by nine schools spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, primarily within the Joshua Independent School District (Isd) (ranked in the 75th percentile statewide) and one elementary school in the Godley Independent School District (Isd).
Standout schools in the area include A G Elder Elementary, which is the top-ranked elementary with a 4-star rating and consistently high test scores, and R C Loflin Middle, which shows strong improvement and an exceptional 89.81% Algebra I proficiency rate among 8th graders. The Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus is a hidden gem, outperforming the main high school in 9th-grade Biology (90.5% proficient) and English I Reading (70.81% proficient). In contrast, Caddo Grove Elementary struggles significantly with a 1-star rating and test scores far below district averages, while New Horizon High School spends the most per student ($31,471) but achieves low academic proficiency, though it maintains a high graduation rate of 93.3%.
Key metrics show Joshua High School has an excellent 98.4% graduation rate and a 0.1% dropout rate. Per-student spending varies widely, from around $9,625 at standard elementary schools to $31,471 at New Horizon. Student-teacher ratios are generally favorable, ranging from 13.9:1 at Joshua High School to 18.2:1 at R.C. Loflin Middle. A notable finding is that students taking the STAAR Spanish test at both A.G. Elder and Caddo Grove perform well below state averages, indicating a need for enhanced bilingual support. Overall, the area offers a mix of high-performing schools and those facing challenges, with the Joshua ISD providing a strong district foundation.
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