Summary:
The 77446 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, H.T. Jones Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 765 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (62.61%), followed by African American (22.61%) and White (12.29%) students, and a high percentage (82.09%) of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.
Academically, H.T. Jones Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages on STAAR tests in reading, math, and science. The school's reading proficiency rates range from 30% to 38% across grades 3-5, while the district and state averages are significantly higher. In math, the school's proficiency rates range from 43% to 53%, which is on par with the district but below the state. In science, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rate of 26% is well below the district's 36% and the state's 34%. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,115 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.
Overall, H.T. Jones Elementary faces significant challenges in serving its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to the Waller Independent School District (Isd) and the state of Texas. Further investigation into the school's resource allocation, instructional practices, and targeted interventions may provide valuable insights to address these challenges and improve the academic achievement of the students at H.T. Jones Elementary.
Thank you for your feedback!