Summary:
The 78541 zip code area of Edinburg, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse educational landscape serves a community with high levels of economic need, as evidenced by the large percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.
Among the standout performers in the area are Austin Elementary, which ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools and boasts exceptional test scores, and the Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Idea Quest College Preparatory charter high schools, which rank in the top 15% and 25% of Texas high schools, respectively. These high-performing schools demonstrate that with the right resources and support, even high-poverty schools can achieve remarkable results.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in educational opportunities within the 78541 zip code area. While the top-performing schools boast impressive test scores and graduation rates, other schools, such as Zavala Elementary, struggle, with only 19-34% of students proficient in reading and math. This wide gap in academic performance suggests the need for a more equitable distribution of resources and support across the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the Idea Public Schools serving this community.
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