Summary:
This analysis examines five middle schools in the 77429 zip code of Cypress, Texas, serving approximately 6,461 students across grades 5 through 8 within the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) and the Tomball Independent School District (Isd).
Spillane Middle is the standout academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years and ranking in the 96th percentile statewide. It consistently outperforms district and state averages, particularly in 8th Grade Reading (85.62% proficient) and Algebra I (99.65% proficient). In contrast, Arnold Middle is the most challenged school, with a 2-star rating and the highest rate of economically disadvantaged students (67.37%). Despite spending $9,662 per student—$1,218 more than Spillane—Arnold's math proficiency rates are alarmingly low, such as 25.26% in 8th Grade Math. Goodson Middle is a consistent high-performer, maintaining a 4-star or 5-star rating and the lowest dropout rate (0.1%) in the dataset. Hamilton Middle falls in the middle, with a 3-star rating and a 0.9% dropout rate.
A key finding is the "Algebra I anomaly": across all CFISD schools, Algebra I scores are exceptionally high (89.47% to 99.65% proficient), even at Arnold, suggesting only top math students take the course. Additionally, Oakcrest Intermediate (Tomball ISD) dramatically outperforms CFISD peers in 5th and 6th grade, with 81.21% proficient in 6th Grade Math versus Spillane's 66.26% and Arnold's 30.3%, highlighting the district as a major differentiator within the same zip code.
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