Summary:
The 12 schools in Houston's 77012 zip code serve approximately 7,861 students across elementary, middle, and high school grades, in a community where a staggering 93.1% of students are economically disadvantaged, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates.
This area presents a clear contrast between its charter and district schools. The Houston Gateway Academy Inc network is a standout, with its Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep elementary being the highest-performing school in the zip code (77th percentile statewide) and its Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus alternative school achieving a 96.6% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. The Yes Prep Public Schools Inc charter network also performs well, with Yes Prep - East End ranking in the 62nd percentile. Among Houston Independent School District (Isd) schools, Crespo Elementary is a consistent high-performer with a 4-star rating for three years, while Milby High School has shown a dramatic turnaround, jumping from the 22nd to the 59th percentile in two years. In contrast, Deady Middle is a point of concern, ranking in the 38th percentile with very low test scores despite having the highest per-student spending and smallest class sizes.
A key takeaway is the effectiveness of bilingual programs, with several HISD elementary schools like Southmayd Elementary showing students taking the STAAR in Spanish often outperforming their English-testing peers. Overall, the charter schools in this zip code consistently outperform the HISD schools, though Milby High School's rapid improvement and Crespo Elementary's steady excellence show that success is possible across all school types. The average graduation rate for the three high schools with data is an impressive 95.7%, with a dropout rate of just 0.5%.
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