Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 78003 (Bandera, TX)—Bandera High School, Alkek Elementary, and Bandera Middle—serve about 1,772 students within the Bandera Independent School District (ISD), which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 41st percentile statewide.
Bandera High School is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 2 or 3-star rating and a graduation rate of 93.4%. It is on an upward trend, improving from the 47th to the 51st percentile. In contrast, Alkek Elementary is in a steep decline, dropping from the 47th to the 24th percentile, and serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (59.23%). Despite this, Alkek Elementary has a notable bright spot: its 5th Grade Science scores are 47% higher than the state average. Bandera Middle presents a paradox: it performs below state averages in standard grade-level subjects (e.g., 7th Grade Math at 17.14% vs. 29.41% statewide), yet its advanced students achieve exceptional results on high school End-of-Course exams, with 100% proficiency in Biology and 82.93% in Algebra I.
Spending per student varies, with Bandera High School receiving the most ($10,951) and Alkek Elementary the second-least ($9,465), despite serving the most disadvantaged population. This misalignment may contribute to the elementary school's struggles. Overall, the district shows a clear divide: the high school is improving, the middle school excels with advanced learners but lags in general education, and the elementary school faces significant challenges that could impact future feeder patterns.
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