Summary:
The 79107 zip code area of Amarillo, Texas is home to 16 schools that are part of the Amarillo Independent School District (ISD), including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 411 out of 961 in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Palo Duro High School has a strong 90.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, both better than the district and state averages. However, its test scores are mixed, with some subjects performing above the district and state, while others are below. The two 6th grade-only campuses, Travis 6th Grade Campus and Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus, serve high-need student populations with over 96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
On the other end of the spectrum, Hamlet Elementary has the lowest statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools, with test scores significantly below the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. The wide range in per-student spending, from $10,253 to $50,111, suggests there may be significant funding disparities between the schools, which could contribute to the performance gaps observed.
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