Summary:
The 77585 zip code in Texas is home to two schools, West Hardin Elementary and West Hardin High School, both part of the West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District. While West Hardin High School has a strong 97.6% four-year graduation rate, both schools are performing significantly below state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math and science.
West Hardin Elementary has a relatively small enrollment of 280 students and consistently low performance on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 2920 out of 4647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 3708 out of 4651 in 2024-2025. In contrast, West Hardin High School has a slightly larger enrollment of 261 students and its performance on STAAR tests, while still below state averages, is better than the elementary school, particularly in reading and English.
Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with 76.43% of West Hardin Elementary students and 61.3% of West Hardin High School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, West Hardin High School spends significantly more per student ($12,961) compared to West Hardin Elementary ($10,363), which could be an area for further investigation to understand how resources are allocated and how they impact student outcomes.
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