Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76877

The three public schools in zip code 76877, serving grades PK-12 within the San Saba Independent School District (Isd), face significant challenges with a consistently high rate of economic disadvantage, yet they show a stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school levels.

San Saba High School is the district's standout, earning a 3-star rating with a 97.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. It outperforms state averages in English I and II Reading and U.S. History, though it struggles in Algebra I and Biology. This success is notable given that 73.73% of its students are economically disadvantaged, the same high rate seen across the district. In contrast, San Saba Elementary consistently earns a 1-star rating, with nearly all math and reading scores falling below state averages. San Saba Middle provides a stable middle ground with a 3-star rating, showing strength in 7th-grade Reading and 8th-grade Social Studies but lagging in math.

A key finding is the extreme spending disparity: the high school spends $17,716 per student, which is 73% more than the elementary ($10,268) and middle ($10,014) schools. This, combined with the high school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, may contribute to its relative success. However, math is a systemic weakness, with every elementary and middle school math test score below the state average, likely impacting the high school's Algebra I performance. The district shows a bright spot in social studies, with both the middle and high schools exceeding state averages in that subject.