Summary:
Zip code 78747 is served by a single school, Wayside Altamira Academy, a public charter elementary school (PK-5) within the Wayside Schools district, which serves a predominantly low-income community with over 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Wayside Altamira Academy faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools over the past three years. The most critical issue is a severe math crisis, with only 20% of 3rd graders and 24% of 5th graders proficient in math in the 2025-2026 school year—less than half the state average. Reading proficiency is also below state averages, with the school averaging about 43% compared to the state's 54%. Additionally, 5th-grade science proficiency was just 5.26% in 2024-2025, dramatically lower than the state average of 29.57%. The school's high student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1 makes individualized attention difficult, and year-over-year test scores show significant volatility, suggesting unstable instructional strategies.
Despite spending $10,157 per student, the school's academic outcomes remain low, raising questions about resource allocation. Spanish reading proficiency rates are even lower than English scores, indicating potential gaps in bilingual support. For parents, this school requires careful consideration, as the data points to a need for comprehensive intervention in math, science, and bilingual literacy. The district's 1-star rating and 17th percentile ranking statewide underscore the urgent need for improvement at Wayside Altamira Academy.
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