Summary
Rosehill Elementary is a PK-4 school in Tomball, TX, serving 751 students within the highly-ranked Tomball Independent School District (Isd), a district that consistently earns top marks statewide. The school itself is a solid, above-average performer with a 4-star rating, but it operates in a neighborhood of exceptionally high-performing schools, such as Wildwood Elementary and West Elementary, which both hold 5-star ratings. Over half of Rosehill’s students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a much higher rate than many nearby schools, making it a more economically diverse campus within an affluent district.
Rosehill has shown strong improvement in recent years, climbing from a post-COVID low to its current 79th percentile ranking. The school has demonstrated notable success with specific student groups, including a dramatic rise in performance for African American students, who now rank in the 94th percentile statewide. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, which is lower than many peers like Keith Elementary (17.3:1) and Swenke Elementary (17.2:1), suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the school faces a significant challenge with its English Language Learner (ELL) population, particularly those taking the STAAR test in Spanish, where proficiency rates are critically low compared to district averages.
Interestingly, Rosehill’s higher spending per student ($10,140) compared to its close neighbor Grand Oaks Elementary ($6,494) has not yet translated into a higher overall ranking, as Grand Oaks has rebounded more quickly to the 93rd percentile. This suggests that Rosehill’s challenges are not purely about funding but about targeting support effectively. The school’s future success hinges on solving its “Spanish Test Problem” by applying the same focused strategies that have worked for other subgroups to its ELL population. With a clear upward trend and a dedicated approach, Rosehill is a school on the rise with a clear mission to close the gap with its 5-star neighbors.
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