Summary
Broadway Elementary in Spring, TX, is a high-performing PK-4 school in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd) serving 914 students, and it consistently ranks in the top 12% of all Texas elementary schools, though its most recent ranking dipped slightly to the 88th percentile. The school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, especially when compared to nearby schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd), which all rank in the bottom half of the state. For example, in 4th Grade Reading, Broadway’s proficiency rate of 74.09% is nearly 2.6 times higher than the average of the five closest Spring ISD schools, such as Northgate Elementary and Pearl M Hirsch Elementary. This dramatic "educational divide" highlights the strong performance of Conroe ISD schools like Broadway, Bradley Elementary, and Hines Elementary, which all rank in the top 40% of the state.
Broadway Elementary excels in several key areas, including its Gifted and Talented program, which ranks in the 97th percentile statewide, and its work with Hispanic students, who rank in the 94th percentile. However, the school faces a notable challenge: a dramatic decline in performance for its low socio-economic status (SES) students, who dropped from the 91st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 48th percentile in 2025-2026. This decline warrants attention, especially given the school’s low free/reduced lunch rate of 21.33% and favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Additionally, while Broadway remains a top-tier school, it has been surpassed in recent years by Hines Elementary, another Conroe ISD school just 2.35 miles away, which outperforms Broadway in every test score category by 10-15 percentage points.
Interestingly, the data reveals that Spring ISD schools spend significantly more per student—such as Smith Elementary at $12,670 and John Winship Elementary—compared to Broadway’s $8,033, yet their academic outcomes are dramatically lower. This underscores that factors like school culture, community support, and instructional effectiveness are more powerful predictors of success than funding alone. For parents, Broadway Elementary offers a strong academic environment with standout programs, but it’s worth noting the recent decline in support for low-SES students and the rising competition from nearby Hines Elementary.
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