Summary:
This analysis examines 15 schools in the Cypress, Texas zip code 77429, serving elementary through high school grades, primarily within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) with one standout exception from the Tomball Independent School District (Isd).
The top-tier schools in this area demonstrate consistent, high-level performance. Cypress Woods High School is the clear leader at the high school level, ranking in the top 10% of Texas high schools with a near-perfect graduation rate, significantly outperforming Cy-Fair High School. At the middle school level, Spillane Middle is the standout, consistently earning a 5-star rating and achieving exceptional Algebra I proficiency (99.65%), while Hamilton Middle and Goodson Middle are also strong 4-star performers. For elementary schools, Sampson Elementary and Hamilton Elementary are the top choices, both earning 5-star ratings with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. In contrast, Lamkin Elementary and Arnold Middle face the most significant challenges, with the lowest rankings and highest rates of economic disadvantage.
A key takeaway is the pronounced achievement gap linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates consistently outperform those with the highest. Notably, Oakcrest Intermediate, though located in the 77429 zip code, benefits from being in the higher-ranked Tomball ISD and performs on par with the top CFISD schools. Furthermore, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, as the two schools with the highest spending are among the lowest performers. For parents, this data highlights a clear hierarchy of school performance, with the top schools providing exceptional education, while others may require more attention to student support and resources.
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