Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 79372

Summary:

The 79372 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, Sundown Elementary, which is part of the Sundown Independent School District (Isd). This school has consistently ranked in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. Sundown Elementary's students significantly outperform the state average on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science, with 87.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 44.88%.

The school's high academic performance is supported by its relatively high spending per student of $14,428 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1. Despite these resources, nearly half of Sundown Elementary's students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and providing an exceptional educational experience.

Overall, Sundown Elementary stands out as a model of educational excellence in the 79372 zip code area, consistently delivering top-tier academic outcomes and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's combination of high performance, resource allocation, and support for economically disadvantaged students makes it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality elementary education in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 602-8823	242	23	10.5	48.3%	77 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (65.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	92.7	282^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.1	253^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.6%	29	64.5	78.6	77.5	87.5	78.6	95.0	50.0	$14,428	$1,151	$13,276

Cities Near Zip Code 79372

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sundown	0.35 mi	4	74^th
Levelland	10.79 mi	6	723^rd
Whiteface	12.55 mi	1
Meadow	17.89 mi	1
Ropesville	19.57 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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