Bartlett Elementary

Bartlett Elementary in Conroe, TX, is a PK-4 school serving 895 students within the highly-rated Conroe Independent School District (Isd), where a majority of students (68.72%) come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

A standout feature of Bartlett is its strong support for students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds, who rank in the 59th percentile statewide—a notable achievement for a high-poverty school. However, the school's overall state ranking sits at the 49th percentile, placing it below nearby peers like Reaves Elementary (58th percentile) and Runyan Elementary (69th percentile), both of which serve even higher percentages of low-SES students. This suggests that while Bartlett is effective for its largest demographic, there is room to improve school-wide strategies. In contrast, Houston Elementary, just 4.6 miles away, ranks in the 19th percentile with a 94.87% low-SES rate, highlighting Bartlett's relative success in a challenging context.

Math instruction emerges as a consistent challenge across most grade levels and subgroups, with 3rd-grade math proficiency (33.95%) trailing reading (49.03%) by 15 points. Additionally, Spanish-language STAAR results show a puzzling split: 3rd-grade reading in Spanish outperforms district and state averages, while 3rd-grade math in Spanish scores 0% proficient. The school's White students rank in the 25th percentile, a significant gap compared to the strong performance of low-SES students, warranting further investigation into instructional approaches. For parents, Bartlett offers a dedicated staff that excels with economically disadvantaged students, but the school faces clear opportunities to boost math outcomes and ensure all student groups thrive equally.