Summary:
The 78155 zip code in Seguin, Texas, is home to 18 schools serving elementary through high school grades, primarily within the Seguin Independent School District (Isd) and the Navarro Independent School District (Isd), with a stark performance gap between the two. The standout schools are the entire Navarro ISD cluster—Navarro High School, Navarro J H, Navarro Intermediate, and Navarro Elementary—which consistently achieve top-quartile state rankings and strong test scores. Within Seguin ISD, Briesemeister Middle is a bright spot, earning a 3-star rating and an exceptional 80.33% Algebra I proficiency rate, while Jefferson Ave Elementary faces the most challenges with the highest poverty rate and lowest test scores in the area.
Key metrics highlight the divide: Navarro ISD ranks in the 74th percentile statewide, while Seguin ISD sits in the 20th percentile. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 41.1% for Navarro schools versus 73.6% for Seguin schools, reflecting different socioeconomic conditions. Algebra I proficiency is a major differentiator, with Navarro J H achieving 91.21% proficiency compared to Seguin High School's 23.95%. Despite these gaps, both primary high schools boast strong graduation rates: Navarro High School at 94.8% and Seguin High School at 93.9%.
Interesting takeaways include the "two cities" phenomenon, where students in the same zip code experience vastly different educational realities. Advanced math programs at Briesemeister Middle and Navarro J H drive outsized success, and several Seguin ISD elementary schools like Koennecke Elementary, Patlan Elementary, and Weinert Elementary achieve 3-star ratings despite district challenges. The Discipline Alternative School At Saegert is an outlier with per-student spending of $106,578, reflecting the high cost of specialized alternative education.
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