Summary:
In zip code 79068, there is one elementary school, Panhandle Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 with 290 students in the Panhandle, Texas area.
Panhandle Elementary is a strong school that consistently outperforms state averages in Reading and Math, with a particularly impressive 5th-grade Science score that nearly doubles the state average. The school is part of the highly-rated Panhandle Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 7% of all Texas districts. The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and a low rate of economic disadvantage, with only 16.21% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Per-student spending is slightly above the state average at $9,917.
While the school has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years—dropping from the 90th percentile (5 stars) to the 72nd percentile (4 stars)—it remains a solid performer. A notable pattern is the "5th Grade Bounce" in Math, where proficiency jumps dramatically from 42.86% in 4th grade to 71.43% in 5th grade, well above the state average. However, 4th grade shows the most volatile performance across years, making it a key grade level to watch. Overall, Panhandle Elementary offers a high-quality, well-resourced education with standout science and upper-grade math instruction.
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