Summary:
The 77358 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one vocational), all part of the New Waverly Independent School District (ISD) except for the Thomas Buzbee Vocational School, which is part of the Raven School district.
Among the standout schools in the area, New Waverly High School consistently performs in the top 50% of Texas high schools, with a strong 94.4% graduation rate and low 0.4% dropout rate. The school also exceeds state averages in STAAR EOC proficiency across multiple subjects. Similarly, New Waverly J H (Middle School) ranks in the top 25% of Texas middle schools, with impressive STAAR proficiency rates, particularly in 8th grade reading and 100% proficiency in Algebra I EOC.
While the overall performance of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is low, the school stands out for its very small student-teacher ratio of 4.9, which could allow for more individualized attention. However, the school struggles with low STAAR proficiency rates, including 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I. Across the schools, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 49.15% to 91.67%, indicate a need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure equitable access to resources and support for economically disadvantaged students.
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