Summary:
The Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) oversees 10 middle schools serving grades 6-8, located in the Houston-Galveston area of Texas. The district is highly ranked, sitting in the 85th percentile statewide, but the data reveals significant variation in performance and resources among its schools.
League City Intermediate is the district's standout performer, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (19.31%) and near-perfect scores on advanced exams. Westbrook Intermediate is a close second, ranking in the 96th percentile despite having a larger enrollment and a higher rate of economic disadvantage (34.14%). At the other end, Clear Creek Intermediate and Clear Lake Intermediate face the greatest challenges, ranking in the 50th and 48th percentiles respectively, with the highest rates of economic disadvantage (over 56%) and significantly lower test scores, especially in Math.
A key finding is the district's "advanced coursework paradox": while many schools struggle with grade-level Math proficiency (only 3 of 10 beat the state average in 8th-grade Math), every school excels in high-school level courses like Algebra I and Biology, with many achieving 100% proficiency. This suggests a strong focus on accelerating top students, but a potential gap for average learners. Additionally, there is an inverse relationship between spending and performance—the highest-spending schools like Space Center Intermediate ($10,046 per student) are among the lowest-performing, indicating that funds are directed toward schools with greater needs rather than directly driving test scores. Reading is a relative strength across the district, while Math remains a clear area for improvement.
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