Summary:
Zip code 78850 is home to a single, high-performing school, D'Hanis School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the D'Hanis Independent School District (ISD).
Despite its classification as an "Alternative" school, D'Hanis School functions as a comprehensive rural campus and consistently outperforms state averages across nearly all subjects. With a total enrollment of 290 students, the school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, allowing for small class sizes and individualized attention. The school's academic performance is exceptional, particularly in core subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, 7th graders achieved a remarkable 95.45% proficiency in both Reading and Mathematics, nearly doubling the state average in math. End-of-course exams also show strong results, with English I Reading at 90% (state: 55.43%) and Biology at 82.14% (state: 70.51%). The school also reports a 96.3% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, with only 33.1% of students economically disadvantaged.
While D'Hanis School is a standout performer overall, it has a notable weakness in 8th Grade Social Studies, where only 14.29% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, significantly below the state average of 31.69%. This area warrants attention. Additionally, U.S. History EOC scores showed dramatic year-over-year improvement, jumping from 41.18% to 72.73%, which may reflect a change in instruction or a different student cohort. The school's consistent outperformance of state benchmarks, combined with its low dropout rate and high graduation rate, makes it a strong educational option for families in this rural area.
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