Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 78631 (Harper, TX) serve 591 students across grades PK-12 within the highly-rated Harper Independent School District (Isd), a small, tight-knit rural system ranked in the 83rd percentile statewide.
Harper High School stands out as a model for rural education, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate, a 0% dropout rate, and an exceptional 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio that enables personalized learning. It excels in U.S. History (89.47% proficient) and Biology (75.61% proficient), both well above state averages. Harper Elementary is a powerhouse in mathematics, with 76.92% of 4th graders proficient in math versus the state's 49.28%, and its state ranking has been consistently strong. Harper Middle dominates in 8th Grade Social Studies, where 65.31% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 31.69%—and also reports a 0% dropout rate.
A critical finding is the "middle school math slump": while elementary math is a clear strength, 7th grade math proficiency at Harper Middle drops to just 8%, far below the state's 29.41%, suggesting a need for curriculum adjustments. In contrast, the district-wide "Social Studies pipeline" is a consistent strength from middle through high school. Per-student spending is highest at the high school ($13,685), aligning with its low student-teacher ratio and high outcomes. Overall, the district outperforms state averages in Reading and Social Studies across all levels, though math performance varies sharply by grade.
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