Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78756


Summary:

The 78756 zip code area in Austin, Texas is home to two schools: McCallum High School, a high-performing public high school, and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a specialized school serving students with visual impairments.

McCallum High School stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic results, with proficiency rates exceeding the Austin Independent School District and state averages across multiple STAAR End-of-Course exams. Additionally, McCallum High School maintains a high 90.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate.

In contrast, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across most STAAR assessments. This is likely due to the specialized nature of the school and the unique needs of its student population, which require tailored instructional approaches and support. The school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 73.17% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 20.69% at McCallum High School.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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