Summary:
Zip code 79565 is served by a single school, Westbrook School, a small, rural PK-12 campus within the Westbrook Independent School District (Isd) that enrolls 220 students and is classified as an Alternative school despite functioning as the community's comprehensive public school.
Westbrook School stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, supported by a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 and high per-student spending of $16,517. Academically, the school shows notable strengths in math, with 4th grade (72.73% proficient), 6th grade (57.14%), and 8th grade (68.42%) all significantly exceeding state averages, along with strong performances in Algebra I (63.64%) and U.S. History (76%). However, reading proficiency is uneven, with 3rd grade (42.11%), 6th grade (35.71%), and 7th grade (37.5%) falling well below state benchmarks, and Biology (56.25%) and English I (38.46%) also lagging. The small class sizes create dramatic year-over-year volatility—for example, Algebra I dropped from 90% to 63.64% in one year—making it hard to identify clear trends.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Westbrook School offers a highly personalized environment with excellent graduation outcomes and strong math instruction, but middle school reading and some high school science subjects need attention. The high spending per student does not guarantee uniform excellence, and the school's "Alternative" label is misleading, as it serves all local students. Families should consider the school's mixed academic profile and the impact of small cohorts on year-to-year performance when evaluating this tight-knit rural district.
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