Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77536

The 77536 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Deer Park Independent School District (ISD), except for 2 elementary schools that belong to the La Porte ISD. The schools in this area generally perform well, with several standout institutions like Deer Park High School, Deer Park Elementary, and College Park Elementary ranking among the top schools in Texas.

Deer Park High School is a standout, ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. The elementary schools in the area also excel, with Deer Park Elementary and College Park Elementary consistently ranking in the top 20% and 15% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. These schools have strong test scores, particularly in reading, with over 60% of students proficient or better.

While the schools generally perform above the state averages on STAAR tests, there are some equity concerns. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Carpenter Elementary (60.2%) and College Park Elementary (71.43%), tend to have lower test scores compared to their more affluent counterparts. However, the middle schools and high school all have very high proficiency rates on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, indicating a strong focus on math and college readiness across the district.