Summary:
Zip code 77474 in Sealy, Texas, is home to two elementary schools, Selman Elementary and Sealy Elementary, both serving grades PK through 5 within the Sealy Independent School District (Isd).
The most important finding is the stark performance gap between the two schools. Sealy Elementary is a standout, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, while Selman Elementary ranks in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating. This gap has widened significantly over the past two years. Notably, Selman Elementary actually spends more per student ($10,132) than Sealy Elementary ($9,348), yet its academic results are far lower. For example, in 4th grade math, only 26.74% of students at Selman were proficient compared to 54.46% at Sealy, which also exceeded the state average of 49.28%. This suggests the issue at Selman is not funding, but likely instructional quality or school culture.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, yet Sealy Elementary proves that high performance is achievable regardless of demographics. Selman Elementary shows a critical weakness in mathematics, with proficiency rates roughly half the state average. For parents, the choice is clear: Sealy Elementary offers consistently excellent academics and a strong bilingual program, while Selman Elementary is struggling significantly, particularly in math, and has seen its rating decline over the last three years.
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