Summary:
Zip code 79079 is served by a single school entity, Shamrock Independent School District (ISD), an alternative school serving grades PK-12 with 343 students, where 68.51% of students are economically disadvantaged and the district spends $16,930 per student.
Shamrock ISD presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, suggesting strong student support. Academically, the school excels in Biology, with 80.77% of students proficient compared to the state average of 62.04%, and 8th Grade Math, where 61.11% of students are proficient versus 47.24% statewide. However, significant challenges exist in foundational subjects. Proficiency in 4th Grade Reading is just 16.13% (state: 53.04%), and 3rd Grade Math is 18.52% (state: 44.33%). Algebra I EOC scores are a critical concern at 17.86% proficiency, far below the state's 54.03%.
Performance across grade levels shows notable volatility, likely due to the small student population. For instance, 8th Grade Math saw a dramatic 20-point improvement year-over-year, while 7th Grade Math dropped from 33.33% to 15.38% in the same period. The school's high per-student spending ($16,930) does not consistently translate to state-average proficiency in core subjects like reading and math, raising questions about resource allocation. While the school successfully graduates all its students, parents should be aware that academic proficiency in elementary and middle school math and reading lags significantly behind state averages, requiring targeted support at home.
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