Summary:
The 77021 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, serving predominantly African American and Hispanic student populations. While the schools face significant challenges with high rates of economic disadvantage, a few standout institutions are emerging, including Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, which outperforms the other schools on STAAR test scores, and Thompson Elementary, a public school with strong reading and math performance.
The data reveals that most of the schools in this area struggle with STAAR test performance, often falling below state averages in reading, math, and science. However, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School stands out, with the highest overall STAAR scores in the data set. Additionally, Foster Elementary excels in 5th grade science, outperforming the Houston Independent School District (Isd) and state averages.
The high rates of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, present a significant challenge for the schools in this area. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, suggesting potential for more individualized attention, the overall academic performance indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to help these students succeed. The variation in outcomes across the schools, even within the same district, suggests that school-level factors beyond just funding and demographics may be playing a role, and further investigation into the practices of the higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes for all students in this zip code.
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