Summary:
Zip code 78132, covering parts of New Braunfels and Canyon Lake, Texas, is home to six schools—three elementary and three middle schools—served by the top-quartile New Braunfels Independent School District (ISD) and Comal Independent School District (ISD).
The standout school in the area is Hoffmann Lane Elementary (Comal ISD), a 5-star school ranked in the 99th percentile of Texas elementary schools, with test scores 30-40 percentage points above district and state averages and a very low rate of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Morningside Elementary (Comal ISD) is the most challenged school, with a 3-star rating, the highest spending per student ($9,173), and the highest rate of economic disadvantage. The three middle schools—Oakrun Middle (New Braunfels ISD), Danville Middle (Comal ISD), and Mt Valley Middle (Comal ISD)—perform consistently well, all earning 3 or 4-star ratings and ranking in the 65th-80th percentile. A key metric is Algebra I proficiency, where these middle schools achieve rates of 89-97%, far exceeding the state average of 54%, though grade-level math proficiency remains low (18-30%).
Interesting findings include an inverse relationship between spending and performance—the highest-spending school (Morningside) has the lowest scores, while the lowest-spending school (Veramendi Elementary, New Braunfels ISD) earns a 4-star rating. Additionally, Morningside is the only school reporting STAAR Spanish exam scores, with very low proficiency rates, indicating a need for targeted language support. Overall, families in 78132 have access to high-quality middle schools and a top-tier elementary option, but should be aware of significant performance disparities between schools within the same district.
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