Summary:
The six schools in zip code 77032 (Houston, TX) are all part of the Aldine Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 27th percentile in Texas, and serve a community facing significant economic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 90% across standard schools.
The standout school in the area is Calvert Elementary, which earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 51st percentile—a remarkable achievement given its 86% poverty rate. It dramatically outperforms its peer Eckert Elementary (3rd percentile, 0-star), despite both serving grades 1-5 with similar demographics. For example, in 4th-grade Math, Calvert achieved a 46.58% proficiency rate versus Eckert's 13.33%. At the secondary level, Aldine Middle shows a deceptive strength in Algebra I (86.11% proficiency), but this reflects only a select group of advanced 8th graders, as its general 7th and 8th-grade math scores are very low (e.g., 4.65% proficient in 7th-grade Math). Hall Success Academy serves high-risk students with a low 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio and high spending ($25,547 per student), yet still struggles with a 59.4% graduation rate and 14.0% dropout rate. The alternative Lane School is unique, with an extremely high $110,342 per-student spending and a 1.9:1 ratio, serving a small population of 101 students from PK-12.
The most critical takeaway is that poverty is the dominant factor driving low academic performance across the zip code, but Calvert Elementary proves that school-level leadership and programs can make a tangible difference even in challenging circumstances. The stark contrast between Calvert and Eckert Elementary highlights significant disparities in school effectiveness, while the high cost and poor outcomes at Hall Success Academy underscore the financial burden of students falling behind, emphasizing the need for early intervention in elementary schools.
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