Summary:
The city of Clute, Texas, is home to five schools within the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd), serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, including an alternative school, with a total enrollment of about 4,544 students and a district-wide economic disadvantage rate averaging 61%.
For parents, the standout school is T W Ogg Elementary, which consistently outperforms district and state averages despite having a high rate of economic disadvantage, achieving a remarkable 100% proficiency in 5th-grade Mathematics. In contrast, Griffith Elementary shows lower performance and a declining state ranking. Clute Intermediate presents a paradox: it is a powerhouse for advanced math, with nearly 100% of its Algebra I students proficient, yet struggles with on-grade-level math, where only 13% of 7th graders meet standards. Brazoswood High School is a bright spot, showing a positive trend with an improved state ranking and a strong 93.6% graduation rate. The Lighthouse Learning Center - Daep serves a small, high-needs population with a per-student cost of $54,652, but academic proficiency is critically low, highlighting the challenges of intensive intervention.
Key takeaways include the "Clute Intermediate Paradox," where advanced math success contrasts with grade-level struggles, and the divergence between the two elementary schools, both declining but from different starting points. The high school's upward momentum offers hope, while the alternative school's high cost underscores the financial reality of serving at-risk students. Overall, the district ranks in the 44th percentile in Texas, with spending per student around $11,000-$12,000 for standard schools, but parents should note the significant variation in performance and trends across schools.
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