Summary:
The 77422 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Barrow Elementary and Wild Peach Elementary, both part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (ISD). While Barrow Elementary has a higher student enrollment and a more diverse student population, Wild Peach Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
Academically, Barrow Elementary outperforms Wild Peach Elementary, with higher proficiency rates in STAAR/Mathematics for 5th grade compared to the district and state averages. However, both schools have lower proficiency rates in STAAR/Reading and STAAR/Science compared to the district and state. Barrow Elementary also has a higher statewide ranking, ranking 2755 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools, while Wild Peach Elementary ranks 3461 out of 4479.
In terms of resources, Wild Peach Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $12,633, compared to Barrow Elementary's $10,178. Both schools have a similar student-teacher ratio, with Barrow Elementary at 13.9 and Wild Peach Elementary at 13. These findings suggest that the higher per-student spending at Wild Peach Elementary may be an effort to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by its students, while Barrow Elementary's higher academic performance may be attributed to its more diverse student population and effective teaching methods.
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