Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 78373, all part of the highly-rated Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd), serve 585 students from elementary through high school in the coastal community of Port Aransas, Texas. The district itself earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 79th percentile statewide, offering small class sizes and above-average per-student spending that varies significantly by school level.
Port Aransas High School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile. It boasts a 100% graduation rate and dominates state averages on End-of-Course exams, particularly in English II Reading (94.83% proficient vs. 59.88% state) and U.S. History (93.75% vs. 70.17% state). Brundrett Middle excels in advanced coursework, with 100% of its 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, Olsen Elementary shows inconsistent performance, dropping from an 87th percentile ranking to a 56th percentile ranking in recent years, with particular struggles in elementary math—only 30% of 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.33%.
A key takeaway is the district's "two-track" math system: while advanced students thrive in Algebra I at the middle and high school levels, foundational math skills in lower grades lag behind state averages, with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 13.04%. The strong academic pipeline from middle to high school is evident, as Brundrett's solid reading and social studies scores feed into the high school's exceptional performance. The district's investment in small class sizes—with a student-teacher ratio as low as 9.5:1 at the middle school—and high per-student spending of up to $18,796 at the middle school level creates a resource-rich environment, though the declining elementary performance at Olsen is a concern that could impact future district-wide results.
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