Summary:
Zip code 79367 is home to a single school, Smyer Schools, an alternative school serving grades PK through 12 within the Smyer Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 431 students and a moderate economic need level, as 45.94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Smyer Schools stands out for its exceptional performance in Reading and English Language Arts, consistently exceeding state averages across nearly all grade levels and in the English I and II End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, supported by a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, which allows for personalized instruction. However, the school faces challenges in Science and U.S. History, with proficiency rates significantly below state averages, and its math performance shows notable year-over-year volatility, with strong gains in some grades but struggles in others, such as 5th and 8th grade math and Algebra I.
Key metrics reveal a mixed picture: while the school excels in Biology (77.78% proficiency vs. 70.51% state) and English I (77.78% vs. 55.43% state), it falls behind in Algebra I (46.15% vs. 54.03% state) and U.S. History (55.17% vs. 70.17% state). The district spent $11,920 per student in 2020-2021. For parents, Smyer Schools is a strong choice for students needing literacy support, but the school's small size can lead to score volatility, and its below-average performance in math and science suggests families should investigate how the school addresses STEM subjects to ensure college and career readiness.
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