Summary:
The five schools in zip code 78073 (Von Ormy, TX) serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade across two distinct districts, with a high rate of economic disadvantage as over 85% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
The most significant finding is the stark performance gap between the two districts serving the same area. Somerset Independent School District (Isd) schools consistently outperform Southwest Independent School District (Isd) schools. Somerset J H is the academic standout, ranking in the 69th-77th percentile among Texas middle schools and exceeding state averages in math and science. For example, 47.4% of its 7th graders were proficient in math versus the state average of 29.41%. In contrast, Southwest Legacy High School is the lowest-ranked school in the zip code, sitting in the 19th-23rd percentile with a 1-star rating. Its Algebra I proficiency rate was only 18.12% compared to the state average of 54.03%. Mathematics is a critical weakness across Southwest ISD, with Judith A Resnik Middle seeing just 5.15% of 7th graders proficient in math.
Despite the challenges, there are bright spots. S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary has a strong bilingual program, with students taking Spanish STAAR tests outperforming state averages for Spanish test-takers by wide margins. Savannah Heights Intermediate and Somerset J H provide a consistent pathway of higher performance within Somerset ISD. For parents, the data suggests that district choice within this zip code has a major impact on student outcomes, with Somerset ISD schools offering a significantly stronger academic environment, particularly in math and science.
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