Summary:
The 78702 zip code area of Austin, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Austin Independent School District (ISD), except for the University of Texas Elementary Charter School and Texans Can Academy - Austin.
Among the standout schools in the area, Kealing Middle School consistently performs at the top, ranking in the top 150 middle schools in Texas for the past 3 years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Blackshear Elementary also shows strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages. The University of Texas Elementary Charter School performs better than the district and state in several subject areas, particularly in 3rd-5th grade reading and math.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally performing worse. The alternative and charter schools in the area, such as Texans Can Academy - Austin, also tend to have lower performance and rankings compared to the traditional public schools, likely reflecting the unique challenges they face in serving high-need student populations.
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