Summary:
The 11 elementary schools in zip code 77479, serving grades PK-5 in Sugar Land, Texas, are split between the highly-rated Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) (9 schools) and the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (2 schools), creating a community of exceptional academic achievement where seven schools rank in the top 20% of all Texas elementary schools.
The standout performers are Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary, Commonwealth Elementary, Cornerstone Elementary, and Bess Campbell Elementary, all ranking in the top 2% of the state. Commonwealth Elementary is particularly notable as the lowest spender per student ($8,485) yet achieves elite results with the smallest student-teacher ratio (12.7:1), while Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary is the largest school (1,053 students) and also a top-1% performer. Colony Meadows Elementary shows the most improvement, jumping from the 95th to 97th percentile. In contrast, Brazos Bend Elementary and Colony Bend Elementary have the highest free/reduced lunch rates (over 41%) and rank lower, though still above state averages.
Key metrics show average Reading proficiency at 78.1% and Math at 73.5%, far exceeding state averages. However, a universal "Science gap" exists, with 5th-grade Science proficiency averaging just 55.4%. Spending does not predict success, as Colony Bend Elementary spends the most ($11,730) but ranks 84th percentile, while Bess Campbell Elementary spends nearly as much ($11,396) and is a top-1% school. Enrollment size also does not correlate with performance, and both districts produce top-tier schools, with Lamar CISD's two schools both in the top 2%.
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