Summary:
The 78566 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. This district is ranked 200 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Los Cuates Middle School consistently ranks in the top half of Texas middle schools, with a 4-star rating and strong performance in reading and Algebra I. Dora Romero Elementary also maintains a 4-star rating and shows impressive results in reading and math. Meanwhile, Los Fresnos High School boasts a high 94.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, with test scores generally on par or above the state averages.
The schools in this area face some challenges, with relatively high free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 76.08% to 86.36%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the district's spending per student, ranging from $9,515 to $11,050, is generally in line with the state average, and the student-teacher ratios, between 14.6 and 17.1, are reasonable. The data suggests opportunities for the district to facilitate collaboration and share best practices across its campuses to ensure more consistent academic achievement for all students.
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