Summary:
In zip code 78022, there is one elementary school, George West Pri, serving grades PK through 3 in the George West area, which is part of the highly-ranked George West Independent School District (Isd).
George West Pri stands out for its exceptional academic performance despite a high poverty rate, with 63.64% of its 396 students eligible for free or reduced lunch. In the 2024-2025 school year, 84.71% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math, nearly double the state average of 44.88%, and 83.53% were proficient in Reading, far exceeding the state average of 52.02%. This success is achieved with a per-student spending of $9,224, which is below the national average, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3, indicating efficient use of resources. The district itself is ranked 47th out of 951 school districts in Texas, placing it in the 95th percentile and earning a 5-star rating.
However, there was a notable decline in scores from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year, with Reading proficiency dropping from 83.53% to 66.22% and Math from 84.71% to 79.73%. While these scores remain well above state averages (51.08% for Reading and 44.33% for Math), the drop, especially in Reading, is a point to watch. Math remains a clear strength, with the school outperforming the state by 35.4 percentage points in 2025-2026. Overall, George West Pri is a high-performing school that effectively overcomes socioeconomic challenges, though recent trends suggest a need for continued focus on maintaining its strong academic outcomes.
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