Summary
Clute Intermediate in Clute, TX, is a middle school serving 1,002 students in grades 5 through 8 within the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd). The school has shown a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, climbing from the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools to the 45th percentile, earning a 2-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year.
The school's standout feature is its exceptional Algebra I program, where 96.92% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—far exceeding the district average of 55.04% and the state average of 54.03%. This performance is consistently high, with proficiency rates of 100% and 91.3% in recent years, and it surpasses nearby schools like Danbury Middle (76.92%). However, this strength contrasts sharply with grade-level math, where only 13.14% of 7th graders were proficient, well below the state average of 29.41%. This creates a "barbell effect," where advanced math students thrive while many others struggle. The school also excels in supporting Special Education students, who ranked in the 69th percentile statewide, and has a low dropout rate of 0.6% compared to the district's 1.2%.
Compared to other Brazosport ISD middle schools, Clute Intermediate sits in the middle of a clear performance hierarchy. Lake Jackson Intermediate (67th percentile, 3 stars) is the top performer, while Freeport Intermediate (22nd percentile, 1 star) is the lowest. Clute's overall rank is likely boosted by its Algebra I scores, as its performance in Reading, Science, and Social Studies generally hovers near or below state averages—for example, only 23.27% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies. The school has shown consistent improvement with its White student population, jumping from the 38th to the 62nd percentile over two years, but struggles with Multi-racial students (8th percentile) and Gifted and Talented students (21st percentile). This decade-long turnaround points to systemic changes and effective leadership, making Clute a solidly average school with clear areas of excellence and room for growth.
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