Summary:
Zip code 76802, serving the Early, TX area, contains five schools across two districts, offering education from elementary through high school with a total enrollment of 1,132 students.
The educational landscape in this zip code is defined by a stark contrast between the highly-rated Early Independent School District (Isd) and the struggling Premier High Schools charter network. Early High School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating with exceptional proficiency rates in Biology (81.95%) and U.S. History (84.88%), a 95.3% graduation rate, and a very low 0.3% dropout rate. In contrast, Premier H S Of Comanche/Early is the most challenged, with a 0% proficiency rate in Algebra I and a 73.5% graduation rate. The disparity is also evident in resources: Early High School spends nearly $4,000 more per student ($12,487 vs. $8,547) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (10.5:1 at Early Elementary vs. 21.6:1 at Premier High School). Early Middle also stands out for its advanced math program, with 77.78% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages.
Overall, the Early ISD schools consistently outperform state averages across all grade levels, from Early Pri through high school. However, a notable weakness appears in Early Elementary's 4th-grade Math, where proficiency (44.78%) fell below the state average (49.28%). Despite its overall struggles, Premier High School shows a relative strength in English II Reading (57.14% proficient), suggesting a potential area of instructional focus. This data reveals a bifurcated system where a student's outcome is heavily dependent on which school they attend, with Early ISD providing a consistently strong academic path from early childhood through graduation.
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