Summary:
In zip code 77068, there is one middle school, Edwin M Wells Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 796 students in the Spring Independent School District (Isd), an area characterized by a very high level of economic disadvantage where 91.58% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Edwin M Wells Middle has a 1-star state rating and consistently ranks in the 15th-20th percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges. The school's overall math proficiency is low, with only 13.56% of 7th graders proficient, and social studies is the weakest subject at just 9.73% proficiency for 8th graders. However, there is a standout bright spot: the Algebra I program is exceptionally strong, with 96.15% of students proficient, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests a highly effective advanced math track for a select group of students, but it also highlights a stark achievement gap within the school. Reading proficiency across all grades also lags behind state averages, with 6th grade at 39.07% compared to the state's 53.52%.
The most critical concern is the school's 4.6% dropout rate, which is unusually high for a middle school and higher than the district average of 3.5%. This points to a need for stronger student engagement and support systems. The school spends $10,069 per student and has a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Overall, Edwin M Wells Middle is a high-poverty school with a successful advanced math program but faces systemic struggles in core subjects and a pressing need to address student disengagement and the elevated dropout rate.
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