Summary:
In zip code 79356, there is a single middle school, Post Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the rural community of Post, Texas, as part of the Post Independent School District (Isd).
Post Middle has a small enrollment of 142 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1, which typically allows for more individualized attention. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Texas middle schools, with its best recent ranking placing it in the 23rd percentile. Academic proficiency on STAAR exams is significantly below state averages across reading, math, and social studies. For example, in the most recent data, only 34.5% of students were proficient in reading compared to the state average of 55.4%, and just 28.1% were proficient in math versus the state's 38.4%. The school also serves a high-need population, with 62.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these challenges, there are notable positives. The school reports a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention through 8th grade. There is also a clear upward trend in the most recent year, with state ranking improving from the 13th to the 23rd percentile and significant jumps in subjects like 6th grade reading and 8th grade math. However, due to the small enrollment, performance can be volatile from year to year, as seen in 8th grade math scores swinging dramatically. Per-student spending is $11,550, which raises questions about how funds are allocated given the low test scores, but the improving trajectory and zero dropout rate offer hope for families considering this school.
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