Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 77901

There are 11 elementary schools in zip code 77901 (Victoria, TX), serving grades PK through 5 as part of the Victoria Independent School District (Isd), a district facing significant academic challenges with most schools performing below state averages.

The standout performer is Mission Valley Elementary, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide and far exceeds district and state averages in reading and math. In contrast, Shields Elementary is the most struggling school, ranking in the 1st percentile with only 9.8% of 3rd graders proficient in math. Other strong performers include Rodolfo Torres Elementary (46th percentile) and Crain Elementary (42nd percentile), while Dudley Elementary (18th percentile) and O'Connor Elementary (7th percentile) are among the lowest. The average free/reduced lunch rate across the area is 79.2%, indicating high poverty, with Hopkins Elementary having the highest rate at 92.71% and Mission Valley the lowest at 40.17%.

Spending per student does not guarantee success; Hopkins Elementary spends the most ($11,805) but is low-performing, while Crain Elementary spends less ($9,815) and performs relatively well. Notably, Rodolfo Torres Elementary has shown a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 14th to the 46th percentile. Crain Elementary also stands out for its bilingual program, with Spanish-language STAAR scores at or above state averages. The key takeaway is that while poverty is a major challenge, the success of Mission Valley Elementary and the improvement at Rodolfo Torres Elementary show that high performance is possible within this district.