Summary:
Zip code 77422 in Brazoria, TX, is home to two elementary schools within the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd): Barrow Elementary (serving grades 2-5) and Wild Peach Elementary (serving grades PK-1).
Barrow Elementary is the only school with recent academic data, showing consistent underperformance against state averages in reading and math, with a declining state ranking from the 45th to the 30th percentile over the past two years. However, a bright spot emerged in 4th grade reading, where proficiency exceeded both district and state averages. The school serves a high-poverty population (83.89% eligible for free/reduced lunch) and spends $10,178 per student with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. In contrast, Wild Peach Elementary lacks recent test scores due to its early primary focus, but spends significantly more per student ($12,633) despite having a higher student-teacher ratio (15.6:1), creating a spending paradox that may reflect costs for early childhood programs.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Barrow Elementary offers a clear picture of academic challenges and a need for targeted support, while Wild Peach Elementary remains a data gap for performance comparison. Both schools serve similarly high-poverty communities, but their financial profiles differ sharply. The district’s overall performance context shows Barrow Elementary often trails even its own district averages, though its 4th grade reading success suggests potential for improvement. Parents should consider the grade-level focus of each school and the limited academic data for early elementary grades when evaluating options in this area.
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