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H C Carleston Elementary is a public elementary school in Pearland, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Pearland Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 13.19% White, 24.33% African American, 57.11% Hispanic, 2.56% Asian, and 2.56% two or more races.
While H C Carleston Elementary is part of a highly-ranked school district, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across most grade levels and subjects. The school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades range from 30.77% to 44.44%, significantly lower than the Pearland ISD and Texas state averages. Additionally, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. This trend suggests the need for the school and district to address the factors contributing to the decline and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
Compared to nearby schools in the Pearland ISD, such as Shadycrest Elementary, C J Harris Elementary, and Barbara Cockrell Elementary, H C Carleston Elementary generally underperforms in academic achievement, school rankings, and student subgroup performance. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates on STAAR assessments, higher statewide rankings, and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at H C Carleston Elementary, particularly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and economically disadvantaged students, highlight the need for the school and district to focus on equity and addressing these achievement disparities.
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