Summary:
The 78628 zip code, covering parts of Georgetown and Leander, Texas, is home to nine schools serving elementary through high school grades across four districts: Georgetown Independent School District (Isd), Leander Independent School District (Isd), Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd), and Orenda Charter School.
The standout schools in this area are Parkside Elementary and Bar W Elementary, which consistently earn top ratings and rank in the 93rd and 87th percentiles statewide, respectively. In contrast, Chip Richarte High School is the lowest-performing school, with a 1-star rating and critically low test scores, despite having the highest per-student spending ($19,592) and best student-teacher ratio (7.9:1). Among elementary schools, Wolf Ranch Elementary performs above average (75th percentile), while Williams Elementary and Frost Elementary struggle, with the highest rates of economically disadvantaged students. James Tippit Middle shows a unique strength in Algebra I, with 83.67% proficiency, far exceeding district and state averages. Gateway Technical High School presents a mixed picture: strong English scores but 0% Algebra I proficiency and a very low 40% graduation rate.
Key takeaways for parents include a clear performance gap tied to economic factors, with top schools like Parkside and Bar W having very low free/reduced lunch rates (3.1% and 7.32%), while struggling schools have rates over 61%. The high spending at Chip Richarte does not translate to academic success, highlighting that resources alone don't guarantee results. Within Georgetown ISD, performance varies widely, from Wolf Ranch's solid standing to Williams and Frost's challenges, showing school-level factors matter. For families, Parkside Elementary and Bar W Elementary are the top choices for elementary education, while James Tippit Middle offers a strong math program, and high school options vary significantly in performance and focus.
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