Summary:
Zip code 78870 is served by a single school, Knippa School, which is part of the Knippa Independent School District (Isd) and educates 408 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community where about 45.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Despite its "Alternative" classification, Knippa School functions as a comprehensive public school and delivers standout academic results. The school boasts a strong graduation rate of 93.3% and an impressive 0.0% dropout rate. Its high school End-of-Course (EOC) exam performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in Biology (91.3%), English I Reading (91.3%), and English II Reading (84.6%) all significantly exceeding state averages by 20 to 36 percentage points. The school also shows strength in lower grades, such as 4th grade Reading (77.4% proficient) and 7th grade Math (63.9% proficient), both well above state levels. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and per-student spending of $9,436, the school appears to efficiently use its resources to support student success.
The most notable finding is a sharp performance dip in 8th grade, where Math proficiency dropped to just 8.3% (38.9 points below the state average) and Social Studies fell to 18.5% (13.2 points below the state). This contrasts with the school's otherwise strong record and may reflect the impact of a small cohort of students, as year-over-year scores in these subjects show high volatility—for example, 8th grade Math went from 83.3% proficient the previous year to 8.3%. This area represents the school's primary opportunity for targeted improvement, while its overall pattern of high graduation rates, zero dropouts, and top-tier high school science and English performance makes it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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