Summary:
This analysis examines 12 schools in zip code 77450, all part of the highly-rated Katy Independent School District (Isd), serving students from elementary through high school in a diverse suburban area.
The schools in this zip code present a stark contrast in academic performance. At the top, Hazel S Pattison Elementary is a consistent academic powerhouse, ranking in the 98th percentile with test scores 20-30 points above the district average. Its middle school counterpart, Garland McMeans J H, is the highest-ranked school in the area at the 99th percentile, achieving perfect Algebra I proficiency. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H also excels, consistently ranking in the 97th-98th percentile. In stark contrast, West Memorial Elementary ranks in the 22nd percentile with critically low test scores, while Memorial Parkway Elementary ranks in the 39th percentile. This creates a 76-percentage-point gap in state ranking between the top and bottom elementary schools within the same zip code.
Key metrics reveal that higher spending does not guarantee success. The two highest-spending schools, Jeanette Hayes Elementary ($11,914 per student) and Memorial Parkway Elementary ($11,598), are not top performers, while Hazel S Pattison Elementary has the lowest spending ($8,893). Student-teacher ratios range from 10:1 at Memorial Parkway Elementary to 16.2:1 at Taylor High School. All four middle schools excel in Algebra I, with proficiency rates above 92%. Taylor High School, the area's only high school, has a graduation rate of 90.8% and a dropout rate of 0.7%, both below district averages, suggesting that the strong foundation from top middle schools may not fully translate to high school success for all students.
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