Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in the 77339 zip code (Kingwood, TX), serving grades PK-5 across two districts: Humble Independent School District (Isd) and New Caney Independent School District (Isd).
Bear Branch Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (19.26%). It consistently outperforms district and state averages in all subjects, especially 5th-grade Reading (80.74% proficient) and Math (69.47%). In contrast, Kings Manor Elementary (New Caney ISD) shows the most improvement, climbing from the 42nd to the 58th percentile in two years, with notable gains in 3rd-grade Reading (from 43.55% to 61.96%). Woodland Hills Elementary is a strong performer despite a higher free/reduced lunch rate (51.82%), ranking in the 81st percentile—outpacing schools like Elm Grove Elementary (70th percentile, 57.4% FRL) and Foster Elementary (mid-tier overall). Foster stands out for its 5th-grade Science proficiency (40%), the highest in the area and well above state averages.
Key metrics show an average state percentile of 72 and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 47.26%, indicating socioeconomic diversity. Student-teacher ratios average 14:1, with Foster having the smallest classes (11.3:1) and Kings Manor the largest (16:1). Per-student spending averages $10,443, but spending does not correlate with results: Bear Branch spends the least ($9,476) yet achieves the highest rankings, while Elm Grove spends the most ($11,006) but ranks lower. A widespread "math problem" exists, with Math proficiency consistently trailing Reading across all schools. Overall, Humble ISD schools dominate the top rankings, while Kings Manor (New Caney ISD) is the lowest-ranked but most improved, highlighting district-level differences in performance.
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