Summary:
There are four elementary schools in zip code 77043, all part of the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd), serving grades PK through 5th with enrollments between 437 and 487 students in a diverse Houston area.
Sherwood Elementary stands out as the strongest overall performer, consistently ranking highest in the zip code at the 40th percentile statewide and earning a 2-star rating for three consecutive years. It leads in reading proficiency, with an average of 54.51% across grades 3-5, and has the lowest economic disadvantage rate at 61.1%. In contrast, Shadow Oaks Elementary shows the most improvement, jumping 15 percentile points to the 44th rank, and excels in 5th-grade math and reading, both exceeding state averages. Westwood Elementary has the lowest overall ranking at the 23rd percentile but demonstrates a unique strength in its Spanish-language STAAR program, with 5th-grade Spanish reading proficiency at 83.33%, far above district and state averages. Terrace Elementary spends the most per student at $13,163, yet its academic outcomes do not match that investment, ranking at the 28th percentile.
A key takeaway is that socioeconomic factors appear more influential than spending, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates generally struggle more. There is also a notable subject divide: while Sherwood leads in reading, Shadow Oaks Elementary leads in math with 46.37% proficiency, while Sherwood has the lowest math scores at 32.47%. All four schools have experienced a decline in state rankings over the past three years, suggesting systemic challenges in the area, though Shadow Oaks Elementary is bucking that trend with recent improvement.
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