Summary:
The 79855 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Van Horn School, which serves grades PK-12 and is part of the Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District (ISD). Despite its relatively low academic performance on standardized tests, particularly in math and science, Van Horn School has achieved a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, suggesting the school is effective in supporting and retaining its students.
The school's STAAR/Reading proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average, with the exception of 7th and 8th grade, where the school's scores are higher. In STAAR/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average across all grade levels. The school's STAAR/Science and STAAR/Social Studies proficiency rates are also lower than the state average. For STAAR EOC (End of Course) exams, the school's proficiency rates are mixed, with some subjects performing better than the state average, while others are lower.
Van Horn School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (79.39%). However, the school's relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8, may be a positive factor in its ability to provide more individualized attention and support to students. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $16,231 is higher than the state average, which may reflect the additional resources and support needed to serve the school's population effectively.
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