Summary:
Zip code 79073 in Midland, Texas, is home to a single elementary school, Classical Academy - Permian Basin, a K-8 charter school serving 218 students within the Texas College Preparatory Academies district.
This school presents a fascinating profile of contrasts and recent improvement. Its standout feature is the exceptional performance of its 8th grade class, which in the 2025-2026 school year achieved a 76.19% reading proficiency rate and a 71.43% math proficiency rate, both significantly above state averages. The school has also shown dramatic year-over-year gains, particularly in middle school math, where 8th grade proficiency jumped from 12.5% to 71.43%. However, this success is not uniform across all grades and subjects. Historically, the school has struggled with consistency, especially in middle school math and science, though the 2025-2026 data suggests these weaknesses are being addressed. The school's overall state ranking has improved from the 35th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 42nd percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating, while its district ranks in the 59th percentile with a 3-star rating.
Key metrics include a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, suggesting smaller class sizes, and a moderate 34.86% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. The school's dropout rate of 1.8% is slightly above the district average of 1.5%. While the 8th grade excels, science and social studies remain areas for focus, with 8th grade science historically underperforming state averages. Overall, Classical Academy - Permian Basin is a school on an upward trajectory, showing strong potential in its upper grades and a promising trend of improvement that parents should watch closely.
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