Summary:
Zip code 78152, serving the Saint Hedwig area, is home to a single elementary school, Tradition Elementary, which is part of the East Central Independent School District (Isd) and serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 561 students.
Tradition Elementary is a school in transition, showing a significant upward trend in its state ranking from the 11th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 28th percentile in 2025-2026, yet it still remains in the bottom third of Texas schools. The school's academic performance reveals a critical weakness in STEM subjects: while reading scores are mixed but closer to state averages, mathematics proficiency is consistently low across all grades (33-35%), and 5th grade science proficiency is alarmingly low at just 15.79% compared to the state average of 29.57%. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 60.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $9,362 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
The most notable finding is the severe "Math and Science Gap," indicating a systemic issue with STEM instruction that requires targeted intervention. Performance varies significantly by grade level, with 5th graders generally outperforming younger students in reading, while 3rd grade math is the weakest area. Despite these challenges, the school's improving state ranking suggests recent interventions may be having a positive effect, making it a school to watch for families who are prepared to supplement STEM education at home.
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