Summary:
The 78722 zip code area in Austin, Texas is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. The standout school in this area is University of Texas at Austin High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and has impressive academic performance, particularly in subjects like English and U.S. History. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Maplewood Elementary and Campbell Elementary, have more mixed results, with Campbell Elementary performing significantly below the district and state averages.
The schools in this area vary in size, with University of Texas at Austin High School having the largest enrollment at 823 students, followed by Maplewood Elementary with 402 students, and Campbell Elementary with 185 students. The schools also have diverse student populations, with varying percentages of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the higher-performing University of Texas at Austin High School has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the lower-performing elementary schools.
The data also reveals differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools. Campbell Elementary has the highest per-student spending at $16,740, while Maplewood Elementary spends $12,708 per student. The student-teacher ratios range from 14.3 at Maplewood Elementary to 34.5 at University of Texas at Austin High School. These differences in resource allocation do not seem to directly translate into better academic outcomes, as the higher-spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary do not result in stronger performance.
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