Summary:
The Splendora Independent School District (Splendora Independent School District (Isd)) in Splendora, Texas, serves 4,737 students across five public schools—one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools—and is ranked in the 23rd percentile statewide, indicating significant room for improvement.
Among the schools, Splendora High School stands out with the highest spending per student ($11,599) and a strong 93.3% graduation rate, making it the district's top performer overall. In contrast, Splendora J H is an outlier in advanced math, with 76.98% of its students proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%—even as its general 8th-grade math proficiency lags at just 17.48%. At the elementary level, Piney Woods Elementary is the most improved, jumping from the 19th to the 43rd percentile in one year, while Peach Creek Elementary is the most challenged, ranking in the 10th percentile with the highest economic disadvantage rate (52.75%) and the lowest test scores, such as only 9.8% of 5th graders proficient in science. Greenleaf Elementary sits in the middle, ranking in the 27th percentile with the lowest spending per student ($9,690).
A key takeaway is the inconsistent performance across elementary schools, suggesting that school-level leadership and programs matter more than district-wide initiatives. Additionally, a "6th grade math cliff" is evident, with math proficiency dropping sharply from 5th to 6th grade at both Piney Woods and Greenleaf, indicating a problematic transition to middle school math. Spending does not clearly correlate with performance, as Greenleaf outperforms Peach Creek despite spending less. Overall, the district has strong foundations in its high school graduation rate and advanced math program, but must replicate the success seen at Piney Woods and in Algebra I across all schools and grade levels, especially in elementary math and science.
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