Summary:
In zip code 78631, there is one elementary school, Harper Elementary, serving grades PK through 4 in the rural community of Harper, Texas, with a total enrollment of 223 students.
Harper Elementary is a standout school, particularly in mathematics, where it significantly outperforms state averages. In the most recent school year, 4th graders achieved a 76.92% proficiency rate in math compared to the state's 49.28%, and 3rd graders reached 65.12% proficiency versus the state's 44.33%. The school also shows a strong upward trend in reading, with 4th grade reading proficiency consistently high at 64.1% and well above the state average. However, 3rd grade reading is a noted challenge, falling 11.55 percentage points below the state average. The school is part of the high-performing Harper Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 17% of all Texas districts and holds a 4-star rating. The school itself has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, though its state ranking has slightly declined from the 88th percentile to the 77th percentile, suggesting other schools are improving at a faster pace.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, a free/reduced lunch rate of 51.12%, and spending of $10,366 per student. A notable pattern is the "4th Grade Bounce," where 4th graders significantly outperform 3rd graders in both reading and math, indicating effective instruction at that grade level. Overall, Harper Elementary is a math powerhouse with a specific early reading challenge, and its consistent district-level excellence suggests a supportive educational environment that effectively channels resources into strong academic outcomes.
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