Summary:
The schools in zip code 76430, serving the town of Albany, Texas, consist of two schools within the highly-rated Albany Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide.
Nancy Smith Elementary (grades PK-6) excels in building a strong math foundation, consistently outperforming state averages in upper elementary grades, with a standout 70.37% proficiency in 6th-grade math compared to the state's 38.57%. In contrast, Albany Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12) boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, though its academic performance is mixed—excelling in Biology (88.46% proficient) and English II (78.57%) but struggling in Algebra I (37.5%) and U.S. History (60%). The elementary school has a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1, while the high school offers an even smaller ratio of 9.5:1, supporting personalized instruction.
A key finding is the dramatic fluctuation in 6th-grade math at Nancy Smith Elementary, which jumped from 16.67% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 70.37% in 2025-2026, suggesting a possible curriculum change or strong cohort effect. The high school's 100% graduation rate contrasts with its academic valleys in Algebra I and U.S. History, indicating effective retention but a need for targeted subject support. With 44.19% of elementary students and 33.33% of high school students economically disadvantaged, the district's small class sizes and higher per-student spending at the high school ($12,972 vs. $9,342 at elementary) are notable assets for addressing individual needs.
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