Summary:
Zip code 78055 is served by a single school, Medina School, an alternative public school within the Medina Independent School District (Isd) that serves grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 243 students.
Medina School stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, boasting a 91.3% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also offers an incredibly personalized learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of just 7.2 to 1. However, the school presents a fascinating paradox: while it excels at keeping students on track to graduate, its standardized test scores in early grades are significantly below state averages. For example, only 8.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to 44.33% statewide, and just 17.39% were proficient in reading versus 51.08% statewide. In contrast, the school's high school students perform exceptionally well, exceeding state averages on End-of-Course exams in Biology (84.21% vs. 70.51%), English I Reading (84.21% vs. 55.43%), and English II Reading (76.92% vs. 59.88%).
This dramatic performance gap by grade level suggests that Medina School's alternative model may be particularly effective for older students, or that struggling younger students receive intensive support that pays off in later years. The school spends $17,965 per student—roughly 60-70% higher than the Texas state average—yet early-grade scores remain critically low, raising questions about resource allocation. With nearly 60% of students economically disadvantaged, the school appears to prioritize its core mission of graduating students and preventing dropouts, but the data clearly indicates a need for targeted intervention to build stronger academic foundations in elementary and middle school.
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