Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79782

The three public schools in zip code 79782 (Stanton, TX) are all part of the Stanton Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of about 1,062 students in a small, economically diverse community.

Stanton Elementary is the district's standout for improvement, jumping from the 55th to the 75th percentile in state rankings over three years to earn a 4-star rating—the only school in the district to do so. Its reading scores consistently beat state averages across all grades. Stanton Middle excels in advanced coursework, with 100% of its 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding district and state averages. However, this success creates a puzzling "Algebra I pipeline" problem: when those same students reach Stanton High School, Algebra I proficiency drops to just 40.28%, suggesting a major disconnect between middle and high school math instruction. The high school itself is a paradox: it boasts a near-perfect 98.5% graduation rate and very low 0.9% dropout rate, yet it scores below state averages on four of five core End-of-Course exams (Algebra I, English II, U.S. History, and Biology). This likely reflects a strong focus on student support and credit recovery, funded by the highest per-student spending in the district ($16,958).

Key metrics show favorable student-teacher ratios, especially at the middle school (9.5:1), while economic disadvantage rates range from 40.55% at the high school to 57.14% at the elementary. A clear "science gap" exists district-wide, with 5th-grade and 8th-grade science scores significantly below state averages. Overall, the district shows inconsistent performance across grade levels and subjects, meaning academic success often depends on specific teachers or cohorts rather than a systemic strength. Parents should note that while the elementary school is on a strong upward trajectory and the middle school excels in advanced math, the high school prioritizes graduation rates over standardized test scores.