Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 77979 (Port Lavaca, TX) are all part of the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd), which serves students from elementary through high school and is rated above average in Texas.
The standout school in the area is Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 16% of Texas elementary schools and outperforms both district and state averages across nearly all subjects, despite having a high rate of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Travis Middle is the weakest link in the pipeline, ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools with particularly alarming math scores—only 11.24% of 7th graders were proficient in math compared to 31.12% statewide. The two high schools present a stark contrast: Calhoun High School performs well in English II Reading, exceeding the state average, while Hope High School is a small alternative campus with the highest per-student spending ($30,440) but ranks in the 0th percentile academically, though it boasts a 97.5% graduation rate.
A key takeaway is the "money vs. performance" paradox: the highest-spending schools (Hope High and Travis Middle) are the lowest-performing, while the lowest-spending schools (Jackson/Roosevelt and Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary) are the highest-performing. This suggests spending is a reaction to challenges, not a driver of success. Additionally, Travis Middle has a strong Algebra I program for top students (84.62% proficient), but most students in standard math are left behind. The two elementary schools feed into the same middle school with vastly different performance levels, creating a wide range of academic preparedness that likely contributes to Travis Middle's struggles.
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