Summary:
The 77378 zip code in Willis, TX, is served by Willis High School, Lynn Lucas Middle, four elementary schools (C C Hardy Elementary, Edward B Cannan Elementary, Parmley Elementary, and Turner Elementary), and two alternative schools (Stubblefield Academy and Trinity Charter Schools - Willis Campus), all part of the Willis Independent School District (Isd) except the charter school, which is in the Trinity Charter School district.
Among the standard schools, Turner Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, consistently scoring near or above state averages in reading and math, while C C Hardy Elementary faces the most significant challenges with the lowest test scores in the area. Lynn Lucas Middle shows a strong improvement trend and excels with advanced students, achieving over 94% proficiency in Algebra I and Biology, yet struggles with a critical math gap where only 16.59% of 7th graders met grade-level standards. Willis High School is a solid middle-of-the-pack performer with a 94.3% graduation rate, while Stubblefield Academy serves a unique role with a very low student-teacher ratio and a 0% dropout rate, focusing on retention for at-risk students.
The district overall ranks in the 34th percentile statewide, with a high average economic disadvantage rate of 70.5% across standard schools. A key takeaway is the stark contrast between elementary schools: Parmley Elementary and Turner perform well despite similar poverty levels, while C C Hardy and Edward B Cannan Elementary lag behind, highlighting the impact of school-level factors. The most pressing district-wide issue is the middle school math gap, which threatens future high school success, though the high school's graduation rate remains a bright spot.
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