Elementary Schools in Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

The Aldine Independent School District (Isd) oversees 47 elementary-level schools, including traditional elementary schools (Grades 1-5) and Early Childhood/Pre-K/Kindergarten centers, serving a highly economically disadvantaged community where nearly 89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Two schools stand out as exceptional performers. Thompson Elementary is the district's academic leader, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, despite 92% of its students being economically disadvantaged. It consistently outperforms district and state averages in Reading and Math, and its Spanish-language STAAR scores are remarkably high. Impact Leadership Academy is the most improved school, jumping from the 27th to the 79th percentile in just two years, and achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra I. In contrast, Caraway Elementary and Ogden Elementary are in the lowest percentiles statewide, with critically low proficiency rates in core subjects, indicating a need for urgent intervention.

A key finding is that higher spending per student does not guarantee success. Thompson Elementary spends below the district average ($10,902), while lower-performing schools like Worsham Elementary ($13,403) and Calvert Elementary ($13,942) spend significantly more. The "Academy" model, used by both Thompson Elementary and Impact Leadership Academy, shows promise. Additionally, while bilingual programs are a strength, with schools like Jones Elementary and Odom Elementary posting strong Spanish-language scores, 5th Grade Science is a district-wide crisis, averaging just 14.45% proficiency.