Summary:
The 77009 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), except for two charter schools. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with stark contrasts in school performance and student demographics.
Travis Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, ranking in the top 379 elementary schools in Texas and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 73% in math, as well as a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 16.06%. In contrast, Marshall Middle and several elementary schools, such as Sherman Elementary and Browning Elementary, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
The two charter schools in the area, Texans Can Academy - Houston North and Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy, have mixed performance, with Texans Can Academy - Houston North facing low graduation rates and high dropout rates. The data suggests that access to adequate funding and resources may be a factor in the schools' performance, as evidenced by the wide range in per-student spending across the district.
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