Summary:
The 78617 zip code area is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). This district, Del Valle Independent School District (Isd), is struggling with overall low academic performance, with most schools scoring well below state averages on standardized tests.
However, a few schools stand out in the data. Popham Elementary has the highest performance on STAAR reading and math tests compared to the other elementary school and the district average. Meanwhile, Del Valle Middle excels in Algebra I, with an 87% proficiency rate that far exceeds the district and state. On the other hand, the Del Valle Opportunity Center, an alternative high school, struggles academically with single-digit proficiency rates, though it serves a high-needs population with 96.8% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
Across the district, there are consistently high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 89% to 97% at the different campuses. This, combined with relatively low spending per student of $9,500-$11,000, likely contributes to the overall poor academic performance. Identifying and replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools, while also addressing the needs of the most disadvantaged students, could be key strategies for improvement in this district.
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