Summary:
The 77008 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 public and 1 public charter), all part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas, several standout schools in the 77008 area are performing exceptionally well, particularly at the elementary level.
Sinclair Elementary and Field Elementary both rank in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools and have a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with strong performance in reading and math. Helms Elementary also stands out with a 4- or 5-star rating and above-average test scores. In contrast, the Houston Heights Charter School lags behind the traditional public high school, Heights High School, in metrics like graduation rates and test scores.
The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the 77008 zip code, with the magnet elementary schools standing out as the strongest performers. This highlights the importance of examining school-level data to understand the nuances of educational quality and equity within a district, as factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be driving the differences in school performance.
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