Summary:
The 77520 zip code area of Baytown, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. While the district is ranked 706 out of 968 in Texas, the standout school in this area is Impact Early College High School, which is ranked 209 out of 1,987 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 80% proficiency in English I and II reading, over 95% proficiency in U.S. History, and a 97.8% four-year graduation rate.
In contrast, Peter E Hyland Center is the lowest-performing school in the data set, ranked 1,646 out of 1,797 high schools in Texas and with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has very low test scores, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I and only 25% proficiency in Biology, as well as a high dropout rate of 5.2% and a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 76%. The data also reveals that the schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial/ethnic group, and high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch percentages ranging from 68.99% to 91.35%.
Overall, the analysis of the schools in the 77520 zip code area highlights the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the same school district, with the high-performing Impact Early College High School providing a stark contrast to the low-performing Peter E Hyland Center. The insights gained from this data can inform targeted strategies and interventions to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
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