Summary:
The five schools in zip code 76088 (Weatherford, TX) serve approximately 2,133 students across elementary, middle, high, and alternative education, split between the Peaster Independent School District (Isd) and the Garner Independent School District (Isd).
Peaster High School is the clear academic leader, ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools (83rd percentile) with a 99% graduation rate and near-zero dropout rate. It significantly outperforms state averages on every End-of-Course exam, especially in Biology (93.91% proficient) and U.S. History (86.73% proficient). The standout alternative school, Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy, defies expectations by achieving exceptional high school EOC scores—including 86.36% proficient in English II—despite serving a population with a higher economic disadvantage rate (53.5% free/reduced lunch) and maintaining a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. Among middle schools, Peaster J H is a math powerhouse, with 97.22% of its 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state and district averages.
Key metrics reveal notable contrasts. Peaster ISD is a high-performing district (83rd percentile, 4-star rating), while Garner ISD lacks a district-wide rank. Spending varies, with Peaster High School spending the most per student ($13,472) and Peaster Elementary the least ($9,559). Garner Academy has the smallest class sizes (10.1:1), while Peaster Intermediate has the largest (18.3:1). A notable pattern is a "6th grade math slump" at Peaster Intermediate, where proficiency drops dramatically compared to 4th and 5th grades. Overall, families in this zip code have access to a high-performing traditional high school, a uniquely effective alternative school, and a middle school that excels in advanced math acceleration.
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