Summary:
The 78549 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Hargill Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 502 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with 98.8% of students identifying as such, and it faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its economically disadvantaged student body.
Hargill Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 37.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 47.35% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 2,732 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,536 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with its rating decreasing from 2 stars to 1 star during this period.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,234 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, which is slightly higher than the national average, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes. The combination of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (94.42% receive free or reduced-price lunch), lower academic performance, and declining statewide ranking indicates that Hargill Elementary may face significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address these issues and ensure that all students in the 78549 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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