Summary:
Zip code 78884 is served by a single school, Utopia School, a small, rural PK-12 campus within the Utopia Independent School District (Isd) that enrolls 196 students and offers a highly personalized learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of just 10.5 to 1.
As the only school in the area, Utopia School stands out for its comprehensive structure and exceptional graduation rate of 100% for the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school is a powerhouse in reading, with 100% of 8th graders proficient on the 2025-2026 STAAR test compared to the state average of 58.69%, and it also excels in Biology (81.25% proficient vs. 70.51% state) and English I Reading (72.22% vs. 55.43% state). However, performance is uneven; while early-grade math is strong (90% proficiency in 3rd grade), there is a dramatic drop in 5th grade math proficiency to just 30.77%, well below the state average of 47.38%. The school also struggles in U.S. History, with only 61.11% proficient versus the state's 70.17%.
Key metrics show that 49.49% of students are economically disadvantaged, and the school spends $13,041 per student. The small enrollment size leads to significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, making it hard to spot long-term trends, but the persistent weakness in 5th grade math and U.S. History are clear areas for targeted improvement. Overall, Utopia School provides a supportive, tight-knit environment that ensures every student graduates, but parents should be aware of specific academic challenges in middle-grade math and history that may require additional support at home.
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