Summary:
Zip code 77442, encompassing the communities of Brazoria and Garwood, Texas, contains two schools: West Brazos J H (grades 6-8) and Garwood Elementary (grades PK-5), serving a combined 771 students across two different districts.
Garwood Elementary is the standout school in this area, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—well above average—and consistently outperforming its own district, Rice Consolidated Independent School District, in nearly every subject. Its 4th graders achieved 63.64% proficiency in math, far exceeding the state average of 49.28%, and 5th graders posted a 42.86% proficiency rate in science, nearly double the district average. The school also spends more per student ($13,139) compared to West Brazos J H ($10,968). In contrast, West Brazos J H, part of Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd), ranks in the 42nd percentile and shows inconsistent performance, with 6th-grade reading proficiency dropping from 49.05% to 33.62% year-over-year. However, it boasts an exceptional Algebra I program, with 91.07% of test-takers proficient, dramatically higher than the state average of 54.03%.
Both schools serve significant low-income populations, with free/reduced lunch rates of 62.52% at West Brazos J H and 59.17% at Garwood Elementary. West Brazos J H maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, better than its district's 0.3%. The spending gap of over $2,100 per student between the two schools is notable, as is the fact that they belong to different districts, creating varied academic outcomes within the same zip code. For parents, Garwood Elementary offers consistent, above-average performance, while West Brazos J H provides a strong advanced math track for select students but struggles with grade-level proficiency overall.
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