Summary:
In zip code 78746, there is one middle school, Hill Country Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 946 students as part of the top-ranked Eanes Independent School District (Isd), which is rated in the top 1% of all Texas districts.
Hill Country Middle is a standout school with a 5-star rating and consistent state ranking in the top 2% of all Texas middle schools over the last three years, reaching as high as 20th out of 2,372 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school reports a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Academically, the school excels in reading, with proficiency rates consistently in the high 80s to low 90s across all grades, far exceeding state averages. The Algebra I End-of-Course exam is a particular strength, with a remarkable 99.12% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the district average of 76.58% and the state average of 54.03%. However, a notable finding is a "7th grade math slump," where math proficiency drops sharply from 75.79% in 6th grade to 51.43% in 7th grade, suggesting a challenging curriculum or a shift in student course placement. Additionally, while the school remains elite, its absolute state rank has slightly declined from 20th to 39th over three years, a trend worth monitoring.
For parents, Hill Country Middle offers a high-performing environment with strong literacy programs and exceptional advanced math opportunities, though the 7th-grade math scores indicate a potential area for support. The school's performance is generally above state averages, but it does not always exceed its own district averages in every subject, particularly in 6th and 7th-grade math. Overall, this is a top-tier school in an elite district, providing a rigorous academic experience with a focus on student retention and advanced coursework.
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