Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78744


Summary:

The 78744 zip code area of Austin, Texas is home to 24 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools. This diverse educational landscape serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with many schools having high rates of economic disadvantage.

While some schools in the area stand out, such as Blazier Elementary and Smith Elementary, which rank in the top 30-40% of Texas elementary schools, many others struggle with low test scores and achievement gaps. The public charter schools, including Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory and KIPP Austin Brave, generally perform better than their district counterparts, suggesting the potential of alternative models to drive improvement.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. Schools with high rates of economically disadvantaged students tend to have the lowest test scores, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities across the Austin Independent School District, Del Valle Independent School District, and other districts serving the 78744 area.

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Rank: 1729th of 4675
Students: 560
Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas
Public, Charter PK, KG-5
Rank: 1762nd of 4675
Students: 342
Rank: 2006th of 4675
Students: 1,232
Rank: 2189th of 4675
Students: 329
Rank: 2351st of 4675
Students: 556
Idea Public Schools
Public, Charter K-5
Rank: 2365th of 4675
Students: 597
Wayside Schools
Public, Charter PK, KG-5
Rank: 3074th of 4675
Students: 609
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Public, Charter 5-9
Rank: 1625th of 2361
Students: 436
Rank: 3304th of 4675
Students: 388
Rank: 1390th of 1987
Students: 558







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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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