Summary:
The 77498 zip code area of Fort Bend, Texas is home to a diverse array of 14 schools, including 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools, all part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) except for the KIPP and Harmony public charter schools. This area boasts several standout institutions, including Macario Garcia Middle, which ranks among the top 8% of Texas middle schools, and Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land, a high-performing high school in the top 7% statewide.
Graduation rates across the high schools in this area are generally strong, ranging from 88.2% at Kempner High to an impressive 98.8% at Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land. Dropout rates are also low, with most schools reporting under 2% and the KIPP schools even lower at 0.0-0.9%. However, there is a significant gap in academic performance, with top-performing schools like Macario Garcia Middle and Harmony School of Innovation seeing 70-90% proficiency on state exams, while lower-performing schools like Townewest Elementary struggle to reach 50% proficiency.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores. This highlights the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the area. Overall, the 77498 zip code appears to have a strong concentration of high-performing schools, making it an attractive option for families seeking quality education, while also revealing the need to address disparities and support underperforming institutions.
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