Summary:
The 77659 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (ISD), including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school in this area is Hardin-Jefferson High School, which is ranked in the top 16% of Texas high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 92.5% four-year graduation rate and low 0.5% dropout rate, along with strong performance on STAAR end-of-course exams, exceeding the state average in all subjects.
The Hardin-Jefferson J H (Middle School) also stands out, ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools with a 3-star rating. The school's standout performance is in Algebra I, with 97.67% of students scoring proficient or better, and it also outpaces the state averages in 8th-grade reading and science. In contrast, Sour Lake Elementary has mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding the state average in reading and math, while others fall behind.
Across the schools, there is a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.27% at Hardin-Jefferson High School to 41.21% at Hardin-Jefferson J H. Spending per student also varies, with Hardin-Jefferson High School spending $10,273 per student and Sour Lake Elementary spending $8,115 per student. Overall, the data suggests that the Hardin-Jefferson ISD as a whole is performing well, with its schools generally outperforming state averages on various metrics.
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