Summary:
The 77048 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, which are a mix of public district and public charter schools.
Among the standout schools in this area, Thomas Middle School has the highest proficiency rates on STAAR tests compared to the other middle schools, particularly in Algebra I, though it still lags behind Houston Independent School District (Isd) and state averages. Codwell Elementary stands out with the highest reading and math proficiency rates among the elementary schools, outperforming the district and state in several grade levels, though it also has the highest spending per student at $12,254.
Overall, the schools in the 77048 zip code serve predominantly African American and Hispanic student populations, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84-98%. While there is some variation in performance, with Sterling High School having a 76% 4-year graduation rate, the data reveals significant achievement gaps between these schools and state/district averages, suggesting students in this area face substantial educational challenges. The International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) charter schools generally perform worse than the HISD district schools on STAAR tests, despite having lower student-teacher ratios and spending per student.
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