Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in zip code 77471 (Rosenberg, TX), all part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, serving grades PK through 5 with a high level of economic disadvantage across the area.
Jackson Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide, a dramatic turnaround from a 1-star rating just two years prior. It has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (12.7:1) and the highest spending per student ($14,732), consistently exceeding district and state averages in reading and math. In contrast, Travis Elementary is the lowest-performing school with a 1-star rating and a 13th percentile rank, struggling with high poverty rates (81.17%) and a high student-to-teacher ratio (17.1:1). Thomas R Culver Elementary is the second-highest performer with a 4-star rating and the lowest spending per student ($9,430), while Taylor Ray Elementary and Bowie Elementary both hold 3-star ratings and rank near the 50th percentile.
A key finding is that spending per student does not directly correlate with performance—Travis has the second-highest spending but the lowest scores, while Culver achieves strong results with the least funding. Science is a universal weakness, with all schools scoring well below the state average in 5th grade science, even Jackson at just 25.86% proficiency. The data clearly shows that schools with lower poverty rates, like Jackson and Culver, significantly outperform those with higher economic disadvantage, highlighting the critical role of socioeconomic factors in academic outcomes.
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