Scroggins Elementary

Scroggins Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) serving 287 students in a high-poverty area where over 98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its relative stability compared to nearby schools like Isaacs Elementary, Henderson N Elementary, Dogan Elementary, and Atherton Elementary, which have recently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Texas schools. Scroggins has maintained a 2-star rating for the last four years, making it a more consistent option than many of its closest peers.

A notable strength is 4th grade Mathematics, where Scroggins has performed at or above district and state averages—a feat not achieved by most neighboring schools. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 72% of its 4th graders were proficient in Math, compared to just 14% at nearby Atherton Elementary. The school has also historically been effective with English Language Learners, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide for serving these students in 2022-2023. However, a persistent weakness is 5th Grade Science, where proficiency rates have dropped from 20% to just 10.3% over the last three years, consistently less than half the state average.

An interesting comparison is with Eliot Elementary, located just 0.47 miles away and serving a similar demographic. Eliot consistently earns 3-4 star ratings and outperforms Scroggins in nearly every subject, showing that high achievement is possible in this community. Scroggins spends about $10,865 per student, which is less than some lower-performing neighbors like Pleasantville Elementary ($12,308) but more than Eliot ($9,977), suggesting the challenge is more about how resources are used than how much is spent. The school also shows inconsistent performance across student groups, with strengths for At-Risk students but significant struggles for Special Education and Gifted & Talented populations.