Summary:
In zip code 77979, there is one middle school, Travis Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Port Lavaca, Texas, as part of the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd).
Travis Middle has a total enrollment of 693 students and a high rate of economic disadvantage, with 73.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school shows a notable strength in advanced mathematics, with Algebra I proficiency rates of 84.62% in 2025-2026, far exceeding both the district and state averages. However, standard grade-level math performance is much lower, with only 21.95% of 8th graders proficient in math. Reading scores are more competitive, with 6th grade reading proficiency (55.16%) actually surpassing the state average. The school has demonstrated significant year-over-year improvement, moving from the 28th percentile in state ranking to the 42nd percentile, and showing a 23-point jump in 7th grade math proficiency. Social studies remains a consistent weakness, with only 18.52% of 8th graders proficient in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 31.69%.
The school spends $10,439 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, which is slightly higher than the state average. The dropout rate is low at 0.4%. The most compelling finding is the stark contrast between the high performance in Algebra I and the struggles in standard math, suggesting a highly selective advanced program while the general student body faces challenges. Given the high poverty rate, the school may benefit from additional targeted resources in core subjects like math and social studies to help close achievement gaps and build on the positive momentum shown in recent improvements.
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