Summary:
The 78503 zip code area in Texas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, operated by two different school districts - Idea Public Schools and McAllen Independent School District (ISD). The schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
Among the standout schools in the area are Idea Los Encinos Academy, an elementary charter school with strong test scores, and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory, a middle/high charter school that also performs well academically. Meanwhile, Brown Middle, a traditional public middle school, stands out for its very low dropout rate. However, there are still significant performance gaps between the charter and traditional public schools, especially in math proficiency.
Across the schools, there are challenges in supporting Spanish-speaking students, as proficiency rates on Spanish-language assessments often lag behind district and state averages. Additionally, while the charter schools generally outperform the traditional public schools, none of the schools in the 78503 zip code are in the top tier statewide, suggesting room for improvement to better serve the predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations in the area.
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